Communications Specialist (WRITER EDITOR 3) at University of California, Davis | Davis, CA | $70K/yr – $124K/yr

University of California, Davis

Communications Specialist (WRITER EDITOR 3)

Davis, CA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $124K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive external communications and design across a university continuing education unit, guiding messaging and collateral to target audiences at scale.

Develop and manage external communications and related marketing materials.
Must-have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong copywriting and AP style.
Standout: Experience in high-volume communications and Canva/Adobe Creative Suite usage.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and Manage External Communications
Website Editing and Updating
Design
Planning and Strategic Communication

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Experience writing engaging and informative copy that reflects marketing goals and the needs and interests of target audiences and stakeholders.
Extensive experience working in a high-volume communications/publications environment, meeting critical deadlines and coordinating multiple assignments at various stages of development.
Experience working in a creative capacity with the ability to concept and produce effective graphics, fliers, publications and other marketing materials.
Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a team with a high level of accuracy, collaboration and follow-through.
Oral and written communication skills to interact with coworkers and clients in an efficient, productive and collaborative manner. Advanced knowledge of grammar, punctuation and AP Style.
Extensive skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite of applications.

Preferred

Experience working in higher education or human services.
Experience with web design using a CMS such as Drupal.
Experience using Salesforce and/or Marketing Cloud.
Advanced knowledge of grammar, punctuation and AP Style.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

University of California, Davis

UC Davis was founded in 1908 to serve the state of California. We do and we always will. Today, that seed planted years ago has grown into one of the world’s top universities.UC Davis has a community of faculty and staff who are leading the way in teaching, research, public service and patient care. As the second-largest employer in the region, our Davis and Sacramento campuses host more than 24,000 employees and more than 40,000 students — including undergraduates, graduate students, professional students, interns and residents.Our talented students are more likely to collaborate than compete, and our employees make creative connections from the obvious to the outlandish. This friendly approach has built a rich campus community that turns big ideas into real solutions.We’re ranked among the top 20 public universities in the nation with $1 billion in research funding. We’re harnessing our power to find innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges — and preparing the next generation of leaders while we’re at it.The university offers more than 100 majors in four colleges — Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, and Letters and Science. Graduate students can pursue interdisciplinary studies, with advanced degrees available from six world-class professional schools — School of Education, School of Law, Graduate School of Management, School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.

Founded in 1908

Davis, California, USA

21K employees (693 in marketing)

ucdavis.edu