News and Public Relations Writer/Editor

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a News and Public Relations Writer/Editor to serve as the primary editorial partner for the university’s news and strategic communications operation. You will contribute advanced editorial expertise to create, coordinate and disseminate news that enhances the university’s reputation and engages key stakeholders.

Reporting to the senior director of strategic communications, you will help ensure continuity in day-to-day newsroom operations and exercise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, English or related field plus two years professional newsroom/PR experience.
• Ability to identify sources for news stories.
• Ability to develop communication strategy and management functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary editorial partner for the university’s news and strategic communications operation.
• Contribute advanced editorial expertise to creation, coordination and dissemination of news and information.
• Provide continuity for day-to-day newsroom operations and exercise editorial authority in support of priorities.

Skills

AP style knowledge

News judgment

Collaboration

Source identification

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communication/English

Job description

Working Title

News and Public Relations Writer/Editor

Department

Office of University Communication-0852

Description Of Work

Reporting to the senior director of strategic communications, this position serves as a primary editorial partner for the university’s news and strategic communications operation. This role supports the university’s strategic communication efforts by contributing advanced editorial expertise to the creation, coordination and dissemination of news and information that enhances the institution’s reputation, engages key stakeholders and aligns with university goals.

Working closely with the senior director of strategic communications, this position provides continuity for day-to-day newsroom operations and exercises delegated editorial authority in support of established priorities. The role requires exceptional news judgment, strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English or related field plus two years professional experience in a newsroom, agency or for an organization conducting public relations and communications.


• Ability to identify and seek sources for news stories necessary.


• Ability to develop communication strategy and management functions essential.


• Must have knowledge of and experience using Associated Press style.


• Experience in converging new technologies in news delivery such as new media and social networking technologies helpful necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years experience working for a news organization desirable.

Posted Salary

$60,000/yr minimum