Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary editor, producer and coordinator for key University internal communications products, including UW Today, UW in the Media, UW Morning News Scan and other platforms, as assigned.
• Identify, curate, prioritize and package content that informs audiences about University achievements, priorities, initiatives and issues affecting higher education.
• Draft, edit, proofread, manage review process and publish newsletter content while ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency and adherence to University editorial standards.
• Coordinate with communicators, faculty, staff and campus partners to gather content and identify timely communication opportunities.
• Maintain editorial calendars and publication schedules to ensure timely and reliable delivery of recurring communications products.
• Utilize email marketing and content management platforms to prepare, distribute and monitor communications.
• Analyze readership, engagement and performance metrics to inform content decisions and improve newsletter effectiveness.
• Recommend enhancements to newsletter formats, content strategies and audience engagement approaches.
• Research, write and edit stories, profiles, news briefs and feature content for various University communications platforms.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues and subject matter experts to develop compelling storytelling opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND two years of experience in media relations, journalism, public affairs or related field.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience producing newsletters or recurring editorial publications.
• Experience with email distribution, content management or digital publishing platforms.
• Familiarity with AP Style and digital content best practices.
• Strong writing skills demonstrated through news stories, feature articles or institutional communications.
• Experience using analytics and engagement metrics to evaluate communications effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in higher education, nonprofit organizations, government or other complex mission-driven institutions.
• Knowledge of higher education issues, trends and media coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/