IPM Communications Lead: Storytelling & Digital Outreach

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in Davis seeks a Communications Coordinator to tell impactful Center stories through writing, editing and multimedia production for a broad audience.

Key tasks include shaping the Center’s communications strategy, producing materials, updating the website, and promoting the Center’s value to state and national policymakers. Hybrid work within California is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or field related to the duties of the position, or equivalent experience.
• Solid reporting and writing skills to produce information publications for a non-technical audience.
• Sharp news sense, good copy-editing skills and strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with content providers, reviewers, readers, coworkers, vendors, other staff, and other Center stakeholders.
• Knowledge of various communications forms and appropriateness for different audiences.
• Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems and other tools in a changing technological environment.
• Publication-design and layout skills to create professional Center publications.

Responsibilities

• 70% Content creation, publication and distribution focusing on Center stories and IPM impacts.
• Produce and publish the Center's digital monthly newsletter and other outputs.
• Interview Center partners and other sources for short- and long-form content; travel as needed.
• Maintain the Center website and distribute materials to publications and outlets.
• Collaborate to develop and maintain a communications strategy for policymakers.

Skills

Writing

Copyediting

Interpersonal skills

Digital communications tools

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications or related field

Tools

CMS

Website maintenance

Job description

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in Davis seeks a Communications Coordinator to tell impactful Center stories through writing, editing and multimedia production for a broad audience.

Key tasks include shaping the Center’s communications strategy, producing materials, updating the website, and promoting the Center’s value to state and national policymakers. Hybrid work within California is available.