Research Communications & Content Strategist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 48,600 - 59,400; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a Research Communications Specialist in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on translating complex research into engaging stories and content for news releases, websites, reports and newsletters.

You will support events, update research.unl.edu, and collaborate with colleagues. A strong writer with AP style knowledge and CMS experience is required, with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of relevant professional communications experience.
• Experience in writing and editing news stories and/or other types of content that adhere to journalistic standards for accuracy, clarity and style.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying AP style.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content used across multiple platforms: news releases, websites, reports and newsletters.
• Execute communications and marketing tasks for lectures, conferences, workshops and events.
• Regularly update website content at research.unl.edu.

Skills

Writing and editing

AP style

Interviewing subject-matter experts

CMS (WordPress/Drupal)

Adobe Creative Suite

Event promotion

Website analytics

Photography/videography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications or related field

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a Research Communications Specialist in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on translating complex research into engaging stories and content for news releases, websites, reports and newsletters.

You will support events, update research.unl.edu, and collaborate with colleagues. A strong writer with AP style knowledge and CMS experience is required, with the ability to manage multiple projects.