Copywriter and Managing Editor

The School of Law Communications office has the decision-making authority for the school's overall communication strategy; actively manages and directs the school’s website and affiliated web and social media presences; plans, creates, produces, and distributes various end products, including magazines, e-newsletters, brochures, blogs, advertisements, annual reports, photos, and videos; and develops and administers the school's graphic design, writing, and logo usage standards and visual brand guidelines in accordance with the university's overall marketing strategy and identity guidelines.

The Copywriter and Managing Editor position works under the direction of the Director of Communications. Work is largely independent with frequent direct responses to senior management and executives in various parts of the school. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Copywriter and Managing Editor will arrange, write, edit, and oversee the production of compelling, timely, and relevant content, information, and materials that inform and engage core audiences to advance internal and external communications strategies and business goals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing information content including, but not limited to, specialty program communications, dean’s office communications, special features, speeches, crisis responses (coordinate with UC issues management), annual reports, position papers, and publications. Clarity, organization, grammar, and spelling are critical to the position's success.

This necessitates a hardworking, talented, detail-oriented, collaborative team member who will direct the content function but is equally eager to roll up their sleeves as needed in support of team success.

Minimum Requirements

• Four years of experience as an editor reviewing and correcting written materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors and modifying copy to conform to standards of style, length, and ease of understanding.
  A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years or more experience in writing and editing.
  Supervisory experience.
• Experience with client services, including coordinating and communicating with diverse constituents with varying skill sets and knowledge of marketing and communications.
• Experience with content management (CMS) and project management programs such as Basecamp, Asana, or Wrike.

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $21.00 - $31.91 per hour

To Apply

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Please complete the online application, including all your relevant work experience and education on the form. We use that information to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Please also include three professional references.

Review of Applications begins April 28, 2024; position open until filled