Job Description:

SSOE Communications Writer

The University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering seeks a Communications Writer to help increase the visibility of the School and its faculty, students and alumni. The Communications Writer will report to the Swanson School’s Senior Communications Manager, and will assist with publicity/news releases, feature articles, copywriting and editing, advertising, and marketing content, print and/or digital signage, web content, and proofreading.

The preferred candidate will possess a Bachelor's and/or Master’s Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field from a 4-year college or university, as well as a minimum of 3 years of previous experience, preferably in a science or academic environment. Excellent news and feature -writing/editing skills and ability to apply these within Associated Press Style and university guidelines, sometimes within short deadlines. Ability to effectively interpret and communicate STEM research to a variety of audiences. Ability to work in a team environment and to interact professionally with the university community.

Strong organizational, time-management and multi-task skills with ability to work on multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Ability to research and organize information from a variety of sources and accurately communicate in written form to a variety of audiences.

Job Summary

Manages the communications strategy for the University’s online and print communications, develops effective marketing and communication strategies, and ensure timeline deliverables. Crafts, tracks, and revises strategic messaging to best meet communication needs and devised strategies. Manages external creative production services and develops website content.

Essential Functions

To work with SSoE faculty, administrators, and students to increase awareness and generate positive publicity and brand awareness for the Swanson School of Engineering.

Physical Effort

Limited physical effort.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Communications

Job Family: Communications & Marketing

Job Sub Family: Communications

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Media Sample

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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