Editorial Content and Communications Specialist

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

23d • $26 - $39

About The Position

The Editorial Content and Communications Specialist (ECCS) provides communications support, coordination, and project management for UO Libraries. This position is part of Libraries’ Communications and Outreach team, collaborating closely with the Creative Content and Communications Specialist and the Outreach and Events Coordinator. The ECCS is responsible for writing and managing content across print, digital, and web platforms, and co-managing social media strategies. This work regularly requires excellent judgment, confidentiality, and in-depth knowledge of UO Libraries, its programs, personnel, and current affairs. The ECCS works with stakeholders to develop and execute communications strategies to support UO Libraries’ priorities and initiatives. The ECCS operates with a high degree of autonomy, making independent decisions in the planning, creation, and execution of communications and social media strategies, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the UO Libraries’ public presence and impact.

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a public relations representative for an organization that involved gathering information, writing and/or producing materials, presenting information to the public, handling public relations, preparing press releases, and interaction with the news media.
• At least one year of this experience must have involved participating in planning and administering an organization's public relations program.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience but will not substitute for the one year of specialized experience.
• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to write, edit, and create content for print and web publications.
• Excellent attention to detail and content editing/proofreading skills applying a style guide.
• Ability to manage time and projects efficiently in an environment of shifting priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a team environment and with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in higher education and/or libraries.
• Experience with digital content strategy, information architecture, and analytics.
• Experience managing social media and marketing campaigns.
• Experience with Drupal, WordPress, or other content management systems.
• Experience with internal and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Writing and managing content across print, digital, and web platforms
• Co-managing social media strategies
• Develop and execute communications strategies to support UO Libraries’ priorities and initiatives
• Planning, creation, and execution of communications and social media strategies
• Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the UO Libraries’ public presence and impact.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees