Content Developer, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Content Development Writing

Develops, researches, writes, and edits written materials, including press releases, profiles, fundraising materials, brochure copy, and website copy with a knowledge of audience and marketing objectives. Writes stories and news releases about research conducted within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, which includes translating complex information into understandable and appealing news for the community and external media. Creates multimedia content, including podcasts and videos, in collaboration with other members of the team.

Conducts research and interviews faculty, alumni, donors, students, and staff to develop written and multi-media content for internal and external channels. Works with a variety of university and community stakeholders to ensure content accuracy, including faculty, administrators, and donors.

Public Relations Media Relations

Writes and produces SBS Snapshots, the college's monthly electronic newsletter, and a bi-annual alumni and donor newsletter. Fields inquiries from reporters and matches them with faculty members with specific expertise. Pitches stories to the media.

Serves as a liaison between SBS and UANews, The Conversation, and Campus Insights, helping faculty create pitches.

Marketing Communications Strategy

As part of the SBS marketing and communications team, contributes to the development of communications and marketing strategies. Helps promote events. Helps develop and execute an editorial calendar.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to write quickly and create clear, engaging, and on-brand content across multiple platforms (web, print, social, etc.).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a knowledge of AP style.
• Ability to engage in creative storytelling by translating conceptual and/or complex research into compelling written or multimedia stories for general audiences.
• Ability to develop relationships and manage a wide range of media and campus contacts.
• Excellent research skills, project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects with short- and long-term deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various constituencies and personalities.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.