Editorial Content Specialist
University of Georgia - Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223![University of Georgia](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Posting DetailsPosting Number:
S12498P
Working Title:
Editorial Content Specialist
Department:
MarComm-Media Communications
About the University of Georgia:
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.
Position Information:
Classification Title:
Marketing/Public Relations Professional
FLSA:
Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Minimum QualificationsRequires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred QualificationsBaccalaureate degree in a related field with 2-3 years of professional experience in journalism, editing, writing or a related field. Excellent writing/editing skills and a familiarity with research and feature writing in an academic setting. Experience working in higher education is preferred.
Position SummaryThe primary role of this position is to ingest, edit and enhance content that tells the story of the University of Georgia. This individual will write news, feature, and marketing copy that will be used across platforms including print, social media, and web. The position will also be responsible for editing written content produced by other Marketing & Communications staff members.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Strong sense of news value, particularly with research and education content
Working knowledge of AP style and be able to edit and write news releases effectively
Proven ability to develop, plan, execute and evaluate projects effectively using a project management tool
Write engaging content for news, feature and research stories
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
Magazine and email newsletter publishing experience is a bonus
Duties/Responsibilities
Writes and edits content for multiple outlets across the Division of Marketing & Communications.
Works collaboratively with colleagues across campus to coordinate, prioritize, assign assets, and develop strategies to promote the university’s achievements.
Edits content produced by other division and campus communicators for accuracy, style and branding.
Identifies, develops and writes feature stories for print and online versions of Georgia magazine.
Manages some of the Asana editorial calendar for the Integrated Media Relations team.
Serves as backup for UGA Today daily email production and distribution.
Serve on committees and other duties as assigned.
Contact InformationRecruitment Contact:
Cole SosebeeEmail:
colesosebee@uga.edu
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
Optional Documents
Portfolio
Media Portfolio
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