Communications and Editorial Manager

Santa Barbara, CA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage COE storytelling across press, magazines, and digital content with a focus on clear, accessible science communication and strategic media outreach.

Communications & Press: Shape press materials, identify hot topics, edit copy, and coordinate with PIO for media opportunities.
Newsletters & Magazines: Plan publication, interview and research for lay audiences, edit contract writers, and ensure magazine style and timing alignment.
Web & Social Copy: Write web content and collateral, edit newsletters and ensure consistent tone across channels.

Job Description

50% Communications and Press Releases - Develops written communication for the College of Engineering (COE), which includes press releases, magazines, newsletters, website and other written collateral. Serve as primary copy editor for the department, reviewing and editing written and designed materials. Drives key messages throughout all College of Engineering (CoE) communications. Identifies areas of press interest and matches those with CoE's research, events, etc. Independently and in consultation with faculty and the Marketing and Publications Director, identifies hot topics for press releases and develops content of the release. Supports Marketing and Publications Director in story telling on research topics and provides content to promote research grant applications and successful awards. Works with UCSB Public Information Office (PIO) on articles and press meetings as requested. Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with PIO and keeps them informed of activities within the Engineering and Science Colleges.
35% Editor, Newsletters and Magazines (printed or emailed) - In consultation with the Marketing and Publications Director, the Dean of Engineering, and the Dean of Math, Life and Physical Sciences, determines publication schedule and outline content objective in accordance with national standards for a scientific magazine. Writes articles using interviewing, reporting and research techniques including background preparation, to gather timely and informative material for news and features sections; researches backgrounds to have full familiarity with complex, often difficult to understand subjects in science and engineering to present them clearly, accurately, succinctly to lay audience, to produce general interest reading without omitting the scope and meaning of the research. Gathers material from writers skilled in interpreting university research and from faculty members, students and alumni. Works with contract writers to ensure they understand the magazines purpose, to set deadlines, and to evaluate writing content, style, tone, suitability and compatibility. Edits, and when necessary, rewrites assigned articles and columns making judgment as to syntax, style, grammar, clarity, organization and accuracy of contents to conform to Convergence's style, format and purpose. Conducts periodic reader surveys.
10% Copy Writing, Web and Social Media Content - Responsible for writing web content, brochures and other marketing materials for the College of Engineering; Edits and produces newsletters, brochures and other collateral marketing pieces; Provides professional services in conceptualization, copy writing, design and production to other College and University departments and programs in the following areas: determining how to use written materials best to achieve program goals writing and editing copy for clarity, accuracy and stylistic consistency and effectiveness, efficient and attractive design; Produces social media material and coordinates with social media production.
5% Other - Perform other special tasks as assigned. Supports the Marketing and Publications with marketing strategy. Works with Marketing team members developing written content from department marketing representatives and other CoE department staff.

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Founded in 1960

Santa Barbara, California, USA

10K employees (214 in marketing)

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