Hybrid Research Communications & Storytelling Lead

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

University Communications at UC Davis seeks a Communications Specialist to identify and promote stories across mathematical and physical sciences, humanities and social sciences, and professional schools, using news writing, video, social media and other methods.

This position liaises with campus faculty, staff, students and administrators and with local, regional and national news media to advance UC Davis's mission and enhance public understanding of campus research and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience and at least three years of news writing or media relations.
• Proficient in recognizing and developing news and feature stories, using AP style.
• Experience promoting research through social media and digital engagement.
• Ability to manage deadlines and communicate clearly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Generates news stories and pitches to media outlets.
• Supports campus media relations and communications planning.
• Advices on communications strategy and messaging for campus constituencies.
• Liaises with faculty, staff, students and external media.

Skills

News writing

Media relations

AP style

Social media promotion

Story development

Communication strategy

Collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMS

Content management

Job description

University Communications at UC Davis seeks a Communications Specialist to identify and promote stories across mathematical and physical sciences, humanities and social sciences, and professional schools, using news writing, video, social media and other methods.

This position liaises with campus faculty, staff, students and administrators and with local, regional and national news media to advance UC Davis's mission and enhance public understanding of campus research and programs.