Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV7736Working TitleINFORMATIONAL WRITERNumber of Vacancies1LocationBrownsville, TexasDepartmentUniversity Marketing and CommunicationsFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobProvide journalistic skills in preparing informational materials and news releases. Responsible for the preparation of articles, news releases and other informational material concerning activities and programs.Description of Duties• Provides professional writing services for different areas of the university; composes stories, publications, and reports related to university activities and programs for internal and external review.• Researches and composes stories; composes press releases as directly related to university business; composes and edits a variety of newsletters and other publications.• Prepares reports; composes letters and speeches for university personnel.• Compiles and maintains a clippings library of relevant subject matter.• Undertakes a wide variety of writing assignments including developing employee biographies, human interest stories, and program activity summaries and related other topics.• Maintains contacts with other departments and divisions to develop stories for publication in newsletters; interviews students, faculty, staff and others to develop stories; attends UTRGV functions to research topics.• Assists other departments on a variety of projects.• Helps prepare the information, design, and layout of publications; edits stories and submissions from other sources.• Writes and posts to social media, including Facebook and Twitter. Live-posts events like commencement and other university-related activities. Also, writes tight, concise online copy.• Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenMay supervise assigned staff.Required EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in English, journalism, communications, or a related field.Preferred EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceOne (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, professional writing, or a related field.Preferred ExperienceN/AEquipmentUse of standard office equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.OtherExceptional planning and organizational skills.Physical CapabilitiesEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date08/15/2024Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthGender*Ethnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at trgv.edu for detailed contact information.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linktrgv.edu/postings/43957Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?+ Yes+ No+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.+ 6th grade education+ 10th grade education+ High School Diploma or GED+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university+ Masters Degree from an accredited university+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university+ None of the above+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:(Open Ended Question)+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:+ Less than 1 year+ 1 year+ 2 years+ 3 years+ 4 years+ 5 years+ 6 years+ 7 years+ 8 years+ 9 years+ 10 years+ Over 10 years+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?+ Yes+ NoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents+ ResumeOptional Documents+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application+ Curriculum Vitae+ Unofficial Transcripts+ Reference Letter 1+ Reference Letter 2+ Reference Letter 3+ Certifications and Licenses+ Training Certificates+ Other Document+ List of 3 References+ Unofficial Transcripts 2+ Unofficial Transcripts 3+ Letter of Interest+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts+ Additional Document
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