UNMC Today/Publications Editor

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University Of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a skilled content professional to lead daily production of UNMC Today, the online employee newsletter. You will research, interview, write, edit, and coordinate publications for internal and external audiences.

The role requires strong AP style knowledge, proficient publishing tool use, and the ability to collaborate on social media content. Hybrid work model supported in Omaha, NE.

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, communications, or public relations.
• Strong interview, writing and editing skills with AP style.
• Proficiency with desktop and online publishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Daily production of UNMC’s online employee newsletter, UNMC Today.
• Research, interview, write, edit, and coordinate publications.
• Collaborate on content for UNMC social media accounts.
• Meet deadlines and ensure accurate information for internal/external audiences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

AP style knowledge

Interviewing/writing/editing

Social media familiarity

Photography/videography

Education

Public Relations/Journalism/Communications/English related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

WordPress

Photoshop/Hootsuite/Buffer social tools

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_14973

Department

Strategic Communications 50001206

Business Unit

Chancellor's Office

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

Primarily responsible for the daily production of UNMC’s online employee newsletter, UNMC Today.

Responsible for the timely production of accurate publications and information pieces for distribution to internal and external audiences.

Production includes researching; interviewing; writing; editing; evaluating; proofreading; taking photographs; using social media, desktop and Web publishing tools; and coordinating production through internal and external suppliers.

Evaluate/explore ways to expand/grow/revamp the newsletter to make it more engaging/helpful to its target audiences, including incorporation of more video elements and tailoring to specific audiences.

Assist, collaborate and create content for UNMC social media accounts. Serve on campus committees offering strategic communications counsel.

Required Education

Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, English, or related field.

Required Experience

3 years

Experience Details

Experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or related.

Required License

No

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to produce accurate information.
• Good news judgment.
• Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing and online publishing tools.
• Excellent interviewing, writing and editing skills with a thorough knowledge of AP style.
• Experience with photography and/or videography
• Knowledge of and experience with social media

Preferred Education

Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, English, or related field.

Preferred License

No

Preferred Computer Applications

Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications

SoundEdit Pro, MP3 Player, WordPress, Photoshop/Hootsuite/Buffer or other social media monitoring tools

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of health/academic issues preferred.
• Knowledge of organizational communications.
• Knowledge of health/academic issues.
• Knowledge of organizational communications.
• Ability to record/edit short form videos.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).