News Content Manager, Office of University Communications
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 15, 2023
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Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Position Title
News Content Manager, Office of University Communications
Classification Title
Associate Director of Community Relations
Department
Office of University Communications
Posting Number
P230073
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/40722
Employer
State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term
Term
Salary Grade
SL4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Thirsty for new knowledge?
Ready to join a creative and collaborative office that plays a key role advancing the reputation of one of the nation’s top public research universities?
If so, University Communications has two full-time openings – News Content Managers on its media relations team – that we invite you to apply for.
In this role, you will work with some of the world’s top scholars, awe-inspiring students and deeply committed administrators and staff members to help the University at Buffalo tell its story to Western New York, the nation and the world. These openings will focus on science and technology, health and medicine, and the university’s economic development initiatives, among other areas.
Primary duties include:
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Salary Range
$60,000 - $72,500
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Writing samples – Please submit three professional writing samples that best represent your range.
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Nancy Varner
Contact's Title
Business Office Manager
Contact's Email
njvarner@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-4609
Posting Dates
Posted
02/16/2023
Deadline for Internal Applicants
03/01/2023
Deadline for External Applicants
03/23/2023
Date to be filled
07/10/2023
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Position Title
News Content Manager, Office of University Communications
Classification Title
Associate Director of Community Relations
Department
Office of University Communications
Posting Number
P230073
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/40722
Employer
State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term
Term
Salary Grade
SL4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Thirsty for new knowledge?
Ready to join a creative and collaborative office that plays a key role advancing the reputation of one of the nation’s top public research universities?
If so, University Communications has two full-time openings – News Content Managers on its media relations team – that we invite you to apply for.
In this role, you will work with some of the world’s top scholars, awe-inspiring students and deeply committed administrators and staff members to help the University at Buffalo tell its story to Western New York, the nation and the world. These openings will focus on science and technology, health and medicine, and the university’s economic development initiatives, among other areas.
Primary duties include:
- Writing and strategically sharing accurate and timely news content – specifically, news releases, faculty expert tip sheets and multimedia content – to external and internal audiences.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to deans, professors, students and other members of the university community.
- Proactively working with regional, national and international media to help build UB’s reputation as a top public research university that’s committed to educational excellence, cutting-edge research and community service.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years of full-time experience as a professional communicator in higher-education, agency, corporate, non-profit or news media settings.
- Significant experience developing content for news and web communications, researching stories, and interviewing subjects.
- Must have significant writing experience, experience with web technologies, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working strategically and independently.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Preferred major or concentration: Journalism, English, Communications, or Public Relations.
- Social Media experience preferred.
Salary Range
$60,000 - $72,500
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Writing samples – Please submit three professional writing samples that best represent your range.
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Nancy Varner
Contact's Title
Business Office Manager
Contact's Email
njvarner@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-4609
Posting Dates
Posted
02/16/2023
Deadline for Internal Applicants
03/01/2023
Deadline for External Applicants
03/23/2023
Date to be filled
07/10/2023
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
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UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.
UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail
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