University of California-Berkeley
Communications Specialist (7477U) #71468
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Job ID 71468
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Location Main Campus-BerkeleyFull/Part Time Part TimeAbout Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.Departmental Overview Social Science Matrix is a UC Berkeley institute for social science research. Our purpose is captured in our name: we provide an organizational framework, a "matrix" that supports cross-disciplinary projects pursued by more than 500 social scientists across the Berkeley campus research landscape and beyond.This position will support the Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative (BESI). BESI is a recently created research center within Matrix that champions multidisciplinary research on inequalities of resources and power that impede social progress and identifies potential solutions to those problems.Responsibilities Website and electronic communications management:Spearheads development and maintenance of BESI's online presence, focusing on a complex, integrated website and constituent content.Ensures production of high-quality web and electronic communications that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints.Produces targeted, strategically informed social media content and publicity.Oversees the design and layout of materials on the BESI website.Stays current with emerging and state-of-the-art technical and other web-related equipment, requirements, and developments.Works with contractors to make significant changes to the BESI website.Content creation:Assesses complex scholarship and policy-researcher dialogue and devises the best methods to enhance its clarity and impact.Conducts interviews and writes or collaborates on feature items regarding initiatives and projects undertaken by BESI faculty and students.Establishes and maintains an environment of robust confidentiality in the process of conducting interviews and researching/producing curated content.Strategic planning and management:Manages a moderately complex comprehensive communications program.Works with the director, associate directors, and program leads to develop an institutional identity that represents BESI's vision and mission.Co-creates and implements long- and short-term communications plans for BESI and its programs.Identifies specific communications needs and develops the content and process for organizational improvements.Creates, develops, and implements integrated communications to ensure optimized participation from internal and external constituents.Manages BESI's online and social media presence.AV oversight and production:Oversees the functioning and maintenance of facility-specific AV equipment.Ensures high-quality products that deliver the desired content within budget and time constraints.Captures video, photographic, and audio content as appropriate; uploads content to relevant BESI channels.Ensures video and audio productions are inclusive and ADA compliant.Faculty coordination:Cultivates effective working relationships with faculty, program leads, and other personnel.Advises and consults with center leadership regarding communication strategies.Meets with involved faculty and staff to plan messaging and delivery for specific goals, publications, and events.Attends various meetings with campus administrators, communications, and IT professionals.External relations:Fields and reroutes media requests.Coordinates and maintains contacts with internal/external partners.Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of dissemination of news and digital content.Required Qualifications
Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues.Knowledge and understanding of technical applications.Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs.Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Salary & Benefits This is a 1-year, part-time (20 hours per week) contract position with the possibility for extension. This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits.How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Location Main Campus-BerkeleyFull/Part Time Part TimeAbout Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.Departmental Overview Social Science Matrix is a UC Berkeley institute for social science research. Our purpose is captured in our name: we provide an organizational framework, a "matrix" that supports cross-disciplinary projects pursued by more than 500 social scientists across the Berkeley campus research landscape and beyond.This position will support the Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative (BESI). BESI is a recently created research center within Matrix that champions multidisciplinary research on inequalities of resources and power that impede social progress and identifies potential solutions to those problems.Responsibilities Website and electronic communications management:Spearheads development and maintenance of BESI's online presence, focusing on a complex, integrated website and constituent content.Ensures production of high-quality web and electronic communications that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints.Produces targeted, strategically informed social media content and publicity.Oversees the design and layout of materials on the BESI website.Stays current with emerging and state-of-the-art technical and other web-related equipment, requirements, and developments.Works with contractors to make significant changes to the BESI website.Content creation:Assesses complex scholarship and policy-researcher dialogue and devises the best methods to enhance its clarity and impact.Conducts interviews and writes or collaborates on feature items regarding initiatives and projects undertaken by BESI faculty and students.Establishes and maintains an environment of robust confidentiality in the process of conducting interviews and researching/producing curated content.Strategic planning and management:Manages a moderately complex comprehensive communications program.Works with the director, associate directors, and program leads to develop an institutional identity that represents BESI's vision and mission.Co-creates and implements long- and short-term communications plans for BESI and its programs.Identifies specific communications needs and develops the content and process for organizational improvements.Creates, develops, and implements integrated communications to ensure optimized participation from internal and external constituents.Manages BESI's online and social media presence.AV oversight and production:Oversees the functioning and maintenance of facility-specific AV equipment.Ensures high-quality products that deliver the desired content within budget and time constraints.Captures video, photographic, and audio content as appropriate; uploads content to relevant BESI channels.Ensures video and audio productions are inclusive and ADA compliant.Faculty coordination:Cultivates effective working relationships with faculty, program leads, and other personnel.Advises and consults with center leadership regarding communication strategies.Meets with involved faculty and staff to plan messaging and delivery for specific goals, publications, and events.Attends various meetings with campus administrators, communications, and IT professionals.External relations:Fields and reroutes media requests.Coordinates and maintains contacts with internal/external partners.Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of dissemination of news and digital content.Required Qualifications
Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues.Knowledge and understanding of technical applications.Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs.Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Salary & Benefits This is a 1-year, part-time (20 hours per week) contract position with the possibility for extension. This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits.How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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