General Information
| Job Description | WRITER EDITOR 3 | Working Title | Assistant Director of Sports Communication, Digital and Emerging Media |
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| Job Code | 004017 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Intercollegiate Athletics - D01099 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Writes or edits a variety of comprehensive and difficult material for stylistic consistency, logic, organization, rational development of content, and emphasis. Researches, selects sources for and conducts interviews, and ensures accuracy of written pieces. Recommends content and layout, edits, and coordinates production of a variety of printed and online material, or conversion of printed pieces to online formats and archives. |
Department Custom Scope
| Assist in the publicity and promotion of 17 Division I varsity sports with the Big West Conference with a comprehensive approach which will elevate and advance the program. Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications, incumbent will be responsible for the media coverage of assigned sports. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
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| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Under limited supervision, researches, writes and/or edits material for a variety of publications for internal and external audiences, consulting with clients as necessary.
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50 |
| Assignments may include analytical, interpretive, reportorial/journalistic, or promotional/persuasive projects. | 10 |
| Oversees and supervises interns and student-staff . Trains and works with interns and student staff. | 10 |
| Acts as spokesperson on topics related to the UCR Athletics Department in absence of the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications. Initiates contact with local and national print, radio and television media representatives. Maintains an overall positive relationship with the media. Pitches and solicits stories on UCR Athletics. Responds to requests from the media. Makes arrangements for media visitation, interviews with student-athletes, coaches and staff. Coordinates media relations at select home events. Assists with coordination of visits by national and regional television broadcasts. Disseminates information throughout all social media platforms. | 15 |
| Photography: Helps maintain a photo library of athletics department personnel. Takes head shots of student-athletes. Takes photographs at select events as assigned. Labels, uploads and distributes photos to gohighlanders.com, social media and other outlets. Shoots, edits, and occasionally provides voiceover work for preseason preview videos, postgame highlight videos, and interview videos with student-athletes and coaches. | 10 |
| Travel with assigned sports including to postseason contests, when possible | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation and advanced skills to write clear, lively, engaging, compelling and effective copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and the broader public. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of appropriate editorial style and publication guidelines. | Required |
| Advanced, in-depth knowledge of the location, including its mission, goals, achievements, infrastructure, programs, and policies. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of issues in higher education, a specialized academic discipline or field and/or health sciences. | Required |
| Knowledge of computer applications for publishing, image handling, and/or web production. | Required |
| Advanced research and fact verification skills. | Required |
| Advanced interpersonal communications skills, including active listening and effective collaboration skills. | Required |
| Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills. | Required |
| Skill to maintain absolute confidentiality. | Required |
| Advanced skill in taking initiative to creatively identify and pitch story ideas to senior management and clients. | Required |
| Advanced project management, organizational and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills. | Required |
| Working knowledge of Statcrew statistical programs, Photoshop, Indesign, Sidearm, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator. | Required |
| Ability to travel nights, weekends and a flexible work schedule. | Required |
| Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related field with emphasis on writing. | Preferred |
| Experience working in a Division I collegiate sports information office | Preferred |
| Administrative abilities, game management abilities/experience. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |