Latina Futures Senior Communications Manager
, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Department Summary
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC), one of four ethnic studies research centers housed within the Institute of American Cultures, seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Communications Manager to support the Latina Futures 2050 Lab (LFL), an initiative funded by a one-time state allocation. LFL aims to increase knowledge and insight through applied policy research on the contours of the economic, political, and social lives of Latinas in the US over the next several decades; provide a Latina lens to policy challenges and opportunities to inform a robust policy-making audience in and beyond California; increase the power and influence of Latinas across important democratic institutions, from state capitols to the ivory tower and corporate boardrooms, to improve governance and advance gender inclusion; and evolve the California Latino Legislative Caucus’ Unseen Latinas Initiative and Assembly Select Committee on Latina Inequities through the 2050 Lab with a direct feedback loop to the State of California.
Position Summary
The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Communications Manager to support the Latina Futures 2050 Lab (LFL). The LFL Senior Communications Manager will be responsible for drafting, editing, and publicizing a wide array of print and digital content, including but not limited to press releases, policy briefs, e-newsletters, blogs, web stories, and video narratives, as well as managing and updating the LFL website and social media channels.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
5 Experience with working with Media agencies, mainstream and digital media presence. (Required) Maintain and build cooperative relationships with different groups (Required) To prepare concise summaries and to communicate complex information (Required) Use of project management tools to manage project tasks (Required) High degree of diplomacy, professionalism in verbal and written communications (Required) Making independent decisions, establishing priorities and completing assignments. (Required) Demonstrated interest in public policy and politics (Preferred) Demonstrated ability in working with confidential and sensitive matters with tact and professionalism (Required) Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends as required for events, new releases and deadlines. (Required) Proficient with social media, HTML, or CSS. (Required) Excellent interpersonal communication skills. (Required) Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. (Required) Excellent presentation skills (Required) Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. (Required) Demonstrated and extensive knowledge of best practices for media relations, public information sharing and crisis communications. (Required) Ability to achieve measurable results within defined time periods (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration or equivalent experience/training. (Required) Master's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration or equivalent experience/training. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC), one of four ethnic studies research centers housed within the Institute of American Cultures, seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Communications Manager to support the Latina Futures 2050 Lab (LFL), an initiative funded by a one-time state allocation. LFL aims to increase knowledge and insight through applied policy research on the contours of the economic, political, and social lives of Latinas in the US over the next several decades; provide a Latina lens to policy challenges and opportunities to inform a robust policy-making audience in and beyond California; increase the power and influence of Latinas across important democratic institutions, from state capitols to the ivory tower and corporate boardrooms, to improve governance and advance gender inclusion; and evolve the California Latino Legislative Caucus’ Unseen Latinas Initiative and Assembly Select Committee on Latina Inequities through the 2050 Lab with a direct feedback loop to the State of California.
Position Summary
The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Communications Manager to support the Latina Futures 2050 Lab (LFL). The LFL Senior Communications Manager will be responsible for drafting, editing, and publicizing a wide array of print and digital content, including but not limited to press releases, policy briefs, e-newsletters, blogs, web stories, and video narratives, as well as managing and updating the LFL website and social media channels.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
5 Experience with working with Media agencies, mainstream and digital media presence. (Required) Maintain and build cooperative relationships with different groups (Required) To prepare concise summaries and to communicate complex information (Required) Use of project management tools to manage project tasks (Required) High degree of diplomacy, professionalism in verbal and written communications (Required) Making independent decisions, establishing priorities and completing assignments. (Required) Demonstrated interest in public policy and politics (Preferred) Demonstrated ability in working with confidential and sensitive matters with tact and professionalism (Required) Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends as required for events, new releases and deadlines. (Required) Proficient with social media, HTML, or CSS. (Required) Excellent interpersonal communication skills. (Required) Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. (Required) Excellent presentation skills (Required) Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. (Required) Demonstrated and extensive knowledge of best practices for media relations, public information sharing and crisis communications. (Required) Ability to achieve measurable results within defined time periods (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration or equivalent experience/training. (Required) Master's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration or equivalent experience/training. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=TBD_1289
#J-18808-Ljbffr