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600 days ago. 10 AM. I can still see Brad & Kristen in the room with me. Then Paul walks in and shuts the door. He tells us that our positions have been eliminated. I can see myself start to cry, putting my face against the wall to hide my tears. Things like seeing a job posting for a writer / editor trigger the sort of PTSD that no one talks about. I'm certainly not equating myself with soldiers & the military - just using it as a comparison to give a better picture of what my mind thinks about when I see job ads that, 599 days ago I wouldn't have thought about applying for, 600 days before 10 AM I wouldn't have thought about applying for, but after 10 AM that day - after Paul broke the bad news to us - I HAD to apply for because my world had been turned on its head.

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WRITER/EDITOR

Requisition # 71624

Position Basics

Working Title	EDUCATION WRITER AND SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Advertising Ends on:	Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Advertising Started on:	Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
Organization:	College of Education
Department:	Education Administration

Salary

Salary:	$39,000.00 to Commensurate
Pay Grade:	3A

Job Details

Percent Time:	100%
Type of Position	Regular: A position which is considered essential for the effective long-term operation of the university. Persons appointed to this position will receive the privileges and benefits associated with regular employment status.
Duties:	POSITION SPECIFIC SUMMARY Support communication strategy to targeted audiences through the creative development and delivery of the content. Research, write, edit, proof, and publish information that effectively and accurately supports the communications strategy for the University of Iowa College of Education. Write and publish information aimed at diverse audiences, ranging from the media to the lay public, tailoring the message and content to maximize effectiveness. May be responsible for one or more publications, media relations, marketing materials, or specific projects. Coordinates the College’s social media efforts. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES Research/Information Gathering Identify alternative reliable sources of information and research. Ask probing and follow-up questions. Utilize highly developed interpersonal skills. Identify interviewees. Explore story avenues and angles. Research and prepare appropriate background materials and documentation for articles. Writing/Communication Content Identify and write stories related to existing themes/messages within deadline. Write features and high-impact stories. Work with broad and complex focus and link to other areas. Cover academic, clinical, professional, technical, and/or specialized events, lectures, conventions, symposiums, and workshops and submit news briefs, media advisories, and press releases copy. Provide feature ideas and articles to appropriate media and campus personnel. Contribute to big-picture content development. Provide leadership and content creation for the College of Education alumni magazines, annual report, and web content. Coordinate the College’s social media efforts. Oversee the College’s social media contributors and determine strategies for consistant messaging and sharing content. Identify best options for story repurposing and placement. Deliver comprehensive digital content. Editing/Proofing Perform accuracy review and fact checking, as well as proofreading. Edit materials for style, spelling, grammar, accuracy, and appropriateness. Write headlines. Supervision/Leadership Maintain working liaison with the University Office of Strategic Communications and other campus offices.          Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, staff, students, internal and external constituents, especially alumni, prospective students and their parents, legislators, and the general public. Functional and administrative supervision may be exercised provided to student staff; provide direction, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved. Public Relations Assist with event planning and outreach, especially integration of social media to drive attendance at events and inspire engagement with key statekholders. Attend outreach events, i.e. Iowa State Fair College of Education Day, College of Education Homecoming Tailgate, Legistative Caucus. Please note that five professional references may be requested at a later stage in the hiring process. The Writer/Editor (PMW 2) is the second classification within the writer/editor job family. For more information about this job family, visit the website at: https://hris.uiowa.edu/CC_Redesign/driver.php?ACTION=DETAIL&FAMILY=PMW
Education Required:	A Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience Required:	Required Experience (typical experience is 1-3 years relevant experience.) Journalistic reporting and writing experience with strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of strategic communications and journalistic reporting, writing, and editing is required. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to produce a variety of documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation; ability to use the tools, techniques, and media to communicate internally and externally; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in a simple, clear language appropriate to the target audience. Demonstrated ability to research, write, copyedit, and proofread, as well as work within deadlines and use web technologies and social media; ability to develop, produce, and distribute print and electronic materials such as online and print feature content and marketing materials. Experience with website curation/content management systems Experience publishing and maintaining various organizational, business, or institutional social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Proficiency in relevant computer software applications, including Microsoft Office as demonstrated by published work and samples. Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects. Knowledge of rapidly changing online and social media environment; experience in staying abreast and implementing modern techniques for conveying messaging and communications. A valid U.S. driving license. The person selected for this position will have their driving information reviewed, and must meet UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.
Desirable Qualifications:	Preferred typical relevant experience is 3 – 5 years.   Demonstrated ability to investigate and write about relevant education topics and contemporary issues related to the College’s areas of study. Experience managing social media for higher education. Basic photo editing skills, such as cropping or resizing photos. Competent photography skills as demonstrated by samples provided.

Online Application Options

Application Type:	This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Cover Letter:	A plain text cover letter is required.
Driving License Required:	In order to be hired for this job, you must have a valid U.S. driving license. The person(s) selected for this position will have their driving information reviewed, and must meet UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Additional Application Materials

Materials:

Published writing sample of a human interest piece or feature article,an example of a social media campaign, and sample of photography,to Lois Gray,or provide a URL on your resume and/or cover letter submitted through the online application process.The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.

Contact Information

Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Contact:

Lois J Gray - lois-gray@uiowa.edu Cedu-Education - Administratio LINDQUIST CENTER 240 MADISON ST S N452 LC IOWA CITY, IA 52242 Department URL: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/