Responsibilities

• Write and curate news articles on EEB website and blogs
• Lead the strategic vision for our web presence to best represent EEB's mission
• Proactively maintain department websites using Adobe Experience Manager
• Promote events (seminars, dissertations, defenses and other big department happenings) in a clear and catchy way on all relevant platforms
• Liaise with Michigan News/media relations and build relationships within the department to develop content for websites
• Work with unit leadership to develop visional themes and ensure department cultures are consistent and reflected throughout the websites
• Research, evaluate and learn new tools to support communication needs
• Collaborate with other U-M departments to share content and ideas
• Write and edit the annual Natural Selections and the ecology and evolution e-newsletters as well as a monthly digital newsletter
• Provide support for internal communications from the Chair's Office

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. A minimum of three years of work experience in communications or media. Outstanding writing and editing skills. Experience in developing strategic communication plans, website design and maintenance. Expert with Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms and tools. Demonstrated ability to set and balance multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a biology-related field or journalism is strongly preferred. Experience with fundraising efforts and graphic design. Familiarity with science writing, AP (Associated Press) style, MailChimp, WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.