Communications & Technical Publications Specialist (TEMP)

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Research Institute in a University of Central Florida context seeks a Communications Writer to translate complex research into clear, audience-focused content for sponsors, leadership, researchers, partners, and the public.

You will develop, edit, and manage technical publications, newsletters, reports, and website content, coordinating reviews and ensuring accessibility in every publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3–6 years in content development, digital communications, technical editing, events, public information, or research translation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and review technical, executive, and public-facing communications and publications.
• Translate complex research, scientific, technical, and programmatic information into clear and accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Produce and maintain reports, newsletters, presentations, fact sheets, website content, executive summaries, publications, and communication materials.
• Coordinate content collection, drafting, editing, and publication schedules for recurring communications and reporting activities.
• Develop workshop, conference, meeting, and event materials, including agendas, presentations, participant communications, summaries, and follow-up content.
• Conduct editorial review and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to established standards.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility requirements, institutional branding standards, attribution requirements, and publication guidelines.
• Manage document version control, publication records, and content approval workflows.
• Coordinate technical, legal, compliance, sponsor, and institutional reviews to ensure timely publication and distribution of materials.
• Verify factual accuracy and consistency across publications, reports, and communication products.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Quality assurance

Content translation

Plain-language communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pegasus Research Institute:

Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) is the University of Central Florida's applied research institute, bringing together expertise from across UCF to solve complex, real-world challenges. Through multidisciplinary collaboration among faculty, researchers, students, and industry and government partners, PRI helps move innovative ideas from research and prototyping to real-world validation and deployment. Its work spans space technologies, health and human performance, energy and sustainability, immersive experiences, and transformative technologies and national security, creating a dynamic environment where research, innovation, and operational impact intersect.

The Opportunity :

This position develops, edits, and manages a wide range of communications and technical publications that support the Research Institute's mission, programs, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This position is responsible for translating complex research, technical, and operational information into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications for sponsors, leadership, researchers, partners, and the public. The incumbent coordinates review processes, ensures compliance with institutional standards, and maintains the quality and consistency of publications across multiple communication channels.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, write, edit, and review technical, executive, and public-facing communications and publications.
• Translate complex research, scientific, technical, and programmatic information into clear and accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Produce and maintain reports, newsletters, presentations, fact sheets, website content, executive summaries, publications, and communication materials.
• Support the development of communication products that highlight research outcomes, program accomplishments, and institutional initiatives.
• Coordinate content collection, drafting, editing, and publication schedules for recurring communications and reporting activities.
• Develop workshop, conference, meeting, and event materials, including agendas, presentations, participant communications, summaries, and follow-up content.
• Conduct editorial review and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to established standards.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility requirements, institutional branding standards, attribution requirements, and publication guidelines.
• Manage document version control, publication records, and content approval workflows.
• Coordinate technical, legal, compliance, sponsor, and institutional reviews to ensure timely publication and distribution of materials.
• Verify factual accuracy and consistency across publications, reports, and communication products.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 3-6 years in content development, digital communications, technical editing, events, public information, or research translation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical and executive writing, editing, and quality assurance.
• Research translation and plain-language communication for varied audiences.
• Presentation, publication, newsletter, report, and website-content development.
• Workshop and event materials, logistics, summaries, and follow-up content.
• Accessibility, brand, attribution, factual-accuracy, and version-control standards.
• Coordination of technical, legal, compliance, and institutional reviews.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter and current curriculum vitae. UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Abram Walton, [e-mail] and Wayne Fogel, [e-mail]

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $28.74 - $45.50. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.