General Information
| Job Description | MEDIA COMM SPEC 2 | Working Title | Internal News Editor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007461 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Strategic Communications - D01189 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 11/27/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Responds to non-complex, basic inquiries from public or media. Responses require some research and organization of material. Assists in gathering and preparing news and information about the location. |
Department Custom Scope
| UC Riverside is seeking an experienced editor and writer to oversee editorial content of its numerous internal communication pieces. Reporting to the director of news and information, the incumbent will dedicate a large amount of time to editing, managing content, writing story briefs and taking photos to accompany internal news stories. The position works closely with media relations as well as a variety of campus departments and organizations. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Under general supervision, implements programs and activities designed to enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of the location. | 15 |
| Assists in gathering and preparing news/information about the location and its programs for dissemination through the media, internet and relevant institutional components. | 15 |
| Conducts routine interviews to gather information and writes basic materials such as simple news releases, routine statements, and brief articles for internal and external audiences. | 5 |
| Suggests stories of potential interest to management and to news media. | 5 |
| Researches, develops, and maintains media distribution lists and identifies/targets appropriate distribution audiences; coordinates and prepares distributions. | 5 |
| Compiles and maintains files of clippings and/or records of media placements including location information such as photographs, statistics, and reports; distributes to interested parties. | 5 |
| Accommodates media presence on site and prepares, assembles and distributes media packets, background information and fact sheets. | 5 |
| Maintains strict confidentiality. | 5 |
| Manage content and populate - design digital templates for internal digital newsletter. | 10 |
| Write story briefs and take photographs to accompany internal news stories. | 10 |
| Serve as primary content editor for internal newsletter. | 10 |
| Primary compiler of Highlights of UCR in the News and the Scotmail/Daily Digest email. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Working knowledge of concepts and principles of news, media communications and media relations. | Required |
| General knowledge of usage and applications of electronic communication tools and skill in using same. | Required |
| Working knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives, programs and infrastructure. | Required |
| Good written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills and political acumen. | Required |
| Good organizational skills. | Required |
| Skill to maintain confidentiality. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of and professional experience working with digital newsletter templates. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. | Required |
| Experience working in higher education and/or for non-profit organizations. | Preferred |
| Excellent writing and editing skills. | Required |
| Strong skills in problem solving and collaboration. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |