Senior Communications Specialist

6 days ago


Downey, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Writer and Public Information Officer to join our team at UCLA Samueli. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your substantial media relationships and expertise in strategic media relations to elevate the school's brand and reputation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a strategic media relations plan to generate consistent and positive external news coverage.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Dean, Chief Marketing Communications Officer, and other members of the Communications team to identify and pitch story ideas to mainstream science and technology reporters.
  • Write and edit electronic publications, web content, and social media posts to showcase the school's research and expertise.
  • Develop and implement a proactive public-relations program to raise visibility for the Dean and other key leadership in the school.
  • Coordinate with the Communications team to post on the school's main social media channels and ensure proactive and consistent messaging throughout the school.
Requirements
  • A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience in journalism and media relations, with demonstrated success in working with print, broadcast, and electronic news outlets.
  • Strong relationships with mainstream science and technology reporters, both regionally (Los Angeles), nationally, and internationally.
  • Superior newsroom writing (AP Style) and editing skills, with a proven track record of translating technical and scientific research into compelling content for general audiences.
  • Experience spearheading high-profile media events and fielding a large number of incoming media inquiries.
  • Expertise in identifying, capturing, and delivering media relations metrics to demonstrate ROI.
  • Advanced knowledge of working with social media to build and strengthen the School brand.
  • Ability to think creatively and critically, prioritize workload efficiently, and effectively work with a team in a fast-paced setting.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Conditions for Employment
  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.


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