Science Research Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of California, Davis is seeking a Communications Specialist to identify, write and promote stories in mathematics, physical sciences and campus divisions. You will work with faculty, staff and journalists to craft compelling narratives across news, video and social media.

The role requires strong news writing, media relations skills, and the ability to manage deadlines, develop campaigns, and advise campus units on communications strategy while building broad audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience and at least three years of experience in news writing or media relations.
• Skills in recognizing and developing news and feature stories and in communicating them effectively (including recognizing and using correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation) in appropriate styles (including AP style) for radio, television and print media.
• Familiarity and experience in promoting research and other activities through social media channels on a regular basis and digitally engaging with audiences in contemporary ways.
• Skills in analyzing situations and giving sound professional judgment on challenges dealing with public opinion and media relations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various public agencies, universities and organizations around the country.
• Interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people to gather needed information, solve problems and produce news materials for impactful audiences.
• Skill in organizing tasks and meeting deadlines and ability to work under stringent deadline requirements to produce clearly written, accurate materials.

Responsibilities

• Generates News Stories
• Provides Media Relations Support to the Campus
• Assist Campus in Communication Strategy and Planning
• Supports Other Units Publications

Skills

News writing

Media relations

Story development

Social media

AP style

Deadline management

Communication strategy

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Press events

Audience targeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

Job description

The University of California, Davis is seeking a Communications Specialist to identify, write and promote stories in mathematics, physical sciences and campus divisions. You will work with faculty, staff and journalists to craft compelling narratives across news, video and social media.

The role requires strong news writing, media relations skills, and the ability to manage deadlines, develop campaigns, and advise campus units on communications strategy while building broad audiences.