Senior Communications Specialist

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•$80,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Communications, the Senior Communications Specialist collaborates with the Director, communications team and school clientele in the development and implementation of strategic communications plans for the Samueli School of Engineering. The position oversees the school's websites and supports internal and external electronic communications campaigns, including writing and editing content, and creative input. The position serves as managing editor and primary writer; managing content vendors; and collaborating with department clients. The position requires the ability to translate complex technical language into readable and compelling copy for a variety of audiences and channels. Responsibilities also include content creation, copywriting and editing, public relations and marketing support, and collaboration with department clients. The position supervises student employees, delegating and editing assignments and coaching students on the approach and process of completing projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications. Possess effective and strong journalistic writing skills.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical language into readable and compelling copy for a variety of audiences and channels.
Possess strong technical web/digital media skills
Knowledge and understanding of technical website applications to effectively direct staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and / or health sciences.
Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and / or broad general audiences.
Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working environments within the University, and School as well as external constituencies
Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to plan, research, compose and edit copy for publications, press releases, web sites and other electronic media.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
4-6 yearsExperience in various aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective application

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of strategic communications plans
Overseeing the school's websites
Supports internal and external electronic communications campaigns, including writing and editing content, and creative input.
Serves as managing editor and primary writer
Managing content vendors
Collaborating with department clients
Content creation, copywriting and editing, public relations and marketing support, and collaboration with department clients.
Supervises student employees, delegating and editing assignments and coaching students on the approach and process of completing projects.