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University of Connecticut

Location: Storrs MansfieldCT 06269 Document ID: AB053-0D96 Posted on: 2017-04-0404/04/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-05-04
 

News Writer, Science and Research (University Relations Associate), UCP 7, REVI


The University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks a skilled communicator to fill the role of News Writer, Science and Research (University Relations Associate), UCP 7 within University Communications. As a national leader among public research universities, UConn has built a renowned faculty that pursues answers to critical questions facing our changing global society. The News Writer, would be part of the core news team based in Storrs and responsible for mining, writing, and pitching the stories that promote UConn's research enterprise at the state, national, and international level. The position will focus on communicating basic and applied research and the societal and economic benefits of that research. By cultivating relationships with journalists, the News Writer will elevate awareness for UConn research across media platforms. Through relationships with faculty and administrators, the News Writer will convey the needs of the news media. The individual will also play a key role in developing multimedia strategies that tap into the research storytelling expertise of the University's team of videographers, photographers, and social media staff.

For more details, go online to: http://communications.uconn.edu/jobs/ .

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, science or a related field; at least five years of experience in journalism or media relations; excellent writing and interviewing skills as demonstrated by news writing samples with a focus on research; knowledge of and experience with news operations and the needs of reporters and new media; Ability to understand complex academic research and communicate it clearly in language that is accessible to the layperson; a self-starter able to work without guidance and show evidence of journalistic judgement as demonstrated by media placements; ability to work as part of a communications team to meet the shared goal of elevating the University's profile; demonstrated tact and superior interpersonal/communication skills and techniques; excellent planning, organization and coordination skills and demonstrate proficiency in various computing and online platforms; ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be willing to work flexible hours when activities fall outside normal working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree; considerable experience working in higher education communications; job history indicating growth within the field and a trajectory of increasing responsibility; Membership in professional journalist or writers' associations and/or scientific associations and involvement in professional conferences.

Appointment Term

This is a permanent, full-time position.

To Apply

Please apply through UConn Jobs at www.jobs.uconn.edu/ and submit a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and three references. Preference will be given to resumes received by April 5, 2017. No phone calls, emails or faxes, please. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2017437)

The job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 5, 2017.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.


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