Content Specialist

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Content Specialist supports the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Communications team, based in Little Rock. The position develops strategic content across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on collaboration and communicating the impact of Cooperative Extension Service programs and services. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with news-writing experience who can tailor messages for diverse audiences and translate complex scientific concepts for general readers.

The role includes writing and editing news and feature stories, assisting with media relations, editing publications, and creating content for web, newsletters, social media, video scripts, and presentations. It also involves photographing Extension events and helping manage the Extension photo database. Some travel is required, and the employee must qualify to operate a motor vehicle for state business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, mass communications, public relations, marketing, technical writing, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to qualify to operate a motor vehicle for state business; some travel is required.
• Strong writing and reporting techniques to make stories appealing to news media and the public.
• Excellent storytelling skills and strong command of English language and grammar.
• Journalistic integrity.
• Self-editing skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate solid news judgment.
• Familiarity with AP writing style.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills quickly and efficiently and learn from others.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience writing and editing, with a portfolio of published work.
• Knowledge of agricultural issues.
• Photography skills.
• Social media experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, write, and publish news and feature stories communicating the impact of Cooperative Extension Service work.
• Work with Extension faculty and staff to identify story ideas highlighting Extension programs and services.
• Translate complex scientific concepts for general readers.
• Support media relations by developing media lists, creating and delivering targeted story pitches, and assisting journalists seeking information.
• Edit and proofread stories written by colleagues.
• Copyedit Extension publications as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and precision in written work.
• Develop strategic content for multiple platforms, including websites, newsletters, publications, social media, video scripts, and presentations.
• Photograph Extension events.
• Help manage content in the Extension photos database.

Benefits

• The employer describes a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time