Managing Editor, Integrated Media Communications

Posting Number:S14556PWorking Title:Managing Editor, Integrated Media CommunicationsDepartment:MarComm-Media CommunicationsAbout the University of Georgia:Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.Posting Type:Internal (PEP)Retirement Plan:TRS or ORPEmployment Type:EmployeeBenefits Eligibility:Benefits EligibleFull/Part time:Full TimeAdditional Schedule Information:Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional nights and weekends requiredAdvertised Salary:Commensurate with ExperiencePosting Date:01/07/2026Open until filled:NoClosing Date:01/14/2026Proposed Starting Date:02/02/2026Special Instructions to Applicants:You must be a current employee of The University of Georgia to be eligible for this position.Location of Vacancy:Athens Area EEO Policy Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).USG Core Values Statement:The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Classification Title:Editor IIFLSA:ExemptFTE:1.00Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experiencePosition Summary:The Managing Editor serves as a central editorial and content operations leader within the Division of Marketing & Communications, responsible for the planning, editing, writing, production, and strategic presentation of content for UGA Today and other central university communication platforms. This position oversees the daily flow of stories, manages editorial quality across the division, and ensures that content published through UGA Today, Georgia Magazine, Columns, marketing channels, and other outlets is timely, accurate, engaging, and aligned with institutional brand and messaging priorities.Blending editorial oversight, hands-on content execution, digital content management, and campus-wide collaboration, the Managing Editor plays a critical role in shaping how the University of Georgia’s accomplishments, initiatives, and stories are discovered, developed, edited, and shared. The position ensures smooth daily operations—including UGA Today website management and email production—while also contributing original writing, guiding editorial standards across the university, and working with communicators across schools, colleges, units, and divisions to identify and elevate strong stories that enhance the university’s reputation and inform internal and external audiences.Physical Demands:Work in standard office environmentIs driving a responsibility of this position?:NoIs this a Position of Trust?:NoDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:NoDoes this position require a P-Card? :NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):NoCredit and P-Card policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.Background Investigation Policy:Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.Duties/Responsibilities:UGA Today Website Management, Story Curation, and SCUD CoordinationServe as the primary steward of the UGA Today website, create story posts, perform necessary edits on stories and maintain up-to-date content.Curate homepage and stories to ensure the most relevant and strategic content is featured.Manage incoming story submissions through the stories@uga.edu email. Respond to inquiries, evaluate content suitability, and ensure alignment with editorial standards.Coordinate with communicators across schools, colleges, units, and divisions to discover and develop compelling stories.Percentage of time:30Duties/Responsibilities:Edit Content Across the DivisionServe as editor for written content produced throughout the Division of Marketing & Communications, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with UGA’s brand messaging and editorial standards.Edit UGA Today stories, Georgia Magazine features, Columns content, marketing and promotional copy (as needed), and materials produced by SCUD communicators.Provide developmental editing, line editing, and final proofing as needed across formats, including feature stories, news releases, newsletters, web copy, print collateral, and digital marketing content.Collaborate with writers, editors, designers, and communicators across the university to elevate story quality and strengthen narrative coherence, offering editorial feedback and guiding revisions through completion.Work directly with staff in the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost to secure quotes and incorporate edits for stories that involve executive oversightPercentage of time:25Duties/Responsibilities:Writing & Content CreationWrite original stories, news, features, and profiles that advance UGA’s institutional brand and storytelling goals.Collaborate with colleagues across campus to identify strong story leads and develop content aligned with strategic messaging priorities.Contribute as needed to major university communication channels, including Georgia Magazine, Columns, UGA Today, and other platforms.Incorporate multimedia elements (video, data visualization, audio, photography) to strengthen storytelling when appropriate.Percentage of time:20Duties/Responsibilities:UGA Today Email Production & ManagementPlan, produce, edit, and distribute the UGA Today email each weekday morning.Select and organize content based on relevance, timeliness, and strategic priorities.Respond to reader questions, corrections, and requests related to the daily newsletter.Ensure brand consistency, editorial excellence, accuracy, and stylistic alignment across all email content.Percentage of time:15Duties/Responsibilities:Other Duties as AssignedParticipate in team meetings, long-term planning discussions, and editorial calendar coordination.Maintain the uga.edu homepage news panel as needed.Serve as a member of the division’s emergency communication team, which may require evening or weekend work.Assist with production responsibilities during staff absences.Support special projects, initiatives, and last-minute communications needs.Percentage of time:10Contact Details:For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name:James HatawayRecruitment Contact Email:jhataway@uga.edu