SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE


The Office of Communications & Marketing has a responsibility for providing media relations expertise to all segments of the campus and for delivering the University's message to the general public, alumni and other constituent groups beyond the campus, including print, broadcast and online media. The Senior News Editor coordinates the electronic and print distribution of University new releases; manages and composes content for web sites and writes news and features for UDaily, the Messenger and other publications. In addition to writing and editing copy, also helps coordinate assignment of events news releases. Often serves as a representative of the University at news conferences and assists units and other staff in planning and facilitating these functions. The Senior News Editor is the primary contact for content on the University s social media web sites, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Gmail. The Senior News Editor position is a core member of the UD Crisis Communications Team.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or other related field with three years demonstrated writing and editing experience, as well as effective web authoring skills and familiarity with a wide range of web 2.0 applications. Requires ability to develop and prepare copy for printing and/or reproduction; ability to evaluate and edit the content, structure and format of a range of written material; knowledge of editorial and ethical standards for the research and development of journalistic articles and/or presentations; ability to handle several assignments simultaneously essential; knowledge of University policies and procedures and faculty resources a plus; skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications; knowledge of printing procedures and requirements; and working knowledge of Associated Press Stylebook.

CONTACT: Send letter of interest, resume, contact information for three references and minimum of three published writing samples by March 5, 2010, to Search Committee Chair/Senior News Editor, Office of Communications and Marketing, University of Delaware, 105 East Main St., Newark, DE 19716, or e-mail to: ud-ocm@udel.edu.

The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.