Communications Strategist

Responsibilities

• Develop communication products including reports, presentations, and digital content.
• Collaborate with researchers to ensure findings are accurately and effectively presented.
• Manage dissemination strategies to ensure research reaches intended audiences.
• Support the Texas Talent Accelerator's positioning as a national leader in workforce research through thought leadership content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Ability to conceptualize, write and edit strategic content for university audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, conduct multiple tasks and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to coordinate large projects with numerous components.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to visually inspect print and digital copy including experience in creative editing and fact checking techniques.
• Ability to work effectively on a team with staff, faculty and students toward a common goal.
• Extensive knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and Associated Press and Chicago Manual styles.
• Knowledge of writing styles and guidelines for various media formats and ability to create, coordinate and edit copy for each format (print, digital/social media, video, broadcast, etc.).
• Understanding of institutional strategy (or ability to quickly assimilate) and ability to integrate strategy into modes of communication.

Benefits

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