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Staff Vacancy Announcement

• Identifying and composing diverse stories through UM News Service
• Social media writing
• Supporting the creation and editing of university-wide communications
• Using other content platforms when requested (including pieces for Admissions and Marketing)
• Working with associates to respond to media inquiries, both written and verbal
• Organize photography to secure professional, timely and meaningful content for feature stories
• Assist the Strategic Communications Director in consulting and identifying UM content to determine the best media treatment
• Track presentation of digital media analytics for select stories
• Provide written copy for video and graphic production when needed
• Supervise interns and student workers as necessary

Required Skills:

• Ability to plan, coordinate, develop, schedule, and deploy digital content
• Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication and social media content development
• Ability to work with students both as employees and guests
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and maintain good communication and relationships with various stakeholders and internal customers
• Ability to establish and maintain clear lines of communication with students, campus departments, outside agencies, businesses and the public
• Ability to supervise multiple projects, establishing production schedules, setting priorities, managing deadlines, and assigning various tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, sensitivity and professionalism

Minimum Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or a related field and at least five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in journalism, English or a related field and ten (10) years of experience working with publications, news or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous journalism experience

About the Strategic Communications Department and UM:

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