POSITION TITLE: News Writer & Communications Strategist COMPENSATION RANGE: 55,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD per year EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative DEPARTMENT: Public Relations TARGET HIRE DATE: 11/22/2024 BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/29/2024. Position Summary: This position exists to elevate the university's profile primarily by producing compelling stories for internal and external audiences through a variety of traditional and digital platforms. The position serves as editor of the UNC's official community newsletters for employees and students, assists the director of News and Public Relations in generating media interest, produces news and features for the university's website, UNC Magazine and other publications, and helps to manage the news database and the university news website. Job Duties: 65% - Conduct interviews and research to write press releases, news, full-length features and other compelling stories in multimedia formats that strengthen the brand and reputation of the university for UNC's news website, UNC Magazine, newsletters and other key university publications. 10% - Collaborate regularly with other university communication colleagues to identify and create, or help support the creation of, potential newsworthy story ideas for both internal and external audiences. Assist in the development of communication strategies to integrate and leverage editorial content across multiple channels (website, social media, newsletters, media distribution, etc.) to support the communication and public relations strategies of the university. 10% - Manage and edit one or more of the university's official newsletters. 5% - Monitor the news cycle for opportunities to pitch UNC's faculty and staff experts for interviews or contribute op-eds on timely, trending topics. 5% - Proofread and copy edit editorial, marketing, public relations and multimedia content for a variety of platforms (news, website, social media, emails, newsletters, marketing collateral, video scripts, etc.) 5% - Assist with managing the university's news website, laying out and posting editorial content, videos, photos and other multimedia assets. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, public relations, communication or related field At a minimum, the person in this position should have three to five years' experience in producing compelling news and feature stories, writing press releases and other newsletter and web content. This person should also have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have an understanding of the 24-hour news media cycle and the types of stories that appeal to journalists. Experience in higher education is helpful but not essential. * Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples that showcase your skills in this type of writing* Benefits: Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears! 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Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy. Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants. Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire. This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Clery Act In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. 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