Writer II - (496539 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Houston is seeking a leader to develop, write, and edit materials for a university publication (U of H) and related functions.

You will oversee thematic issues, coordinate editors and freelancers, and shape stories about university research, academics, activities, events and awards. The role requires balancing research with compelling storytelling, coordinating design and photography, and engaging with university administrators and faculty to craft

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Education in lieu of experience is accepted.
• Experience in lieu of education is accepted.
• All positions at the University of Houston System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
• The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Creates and plans thematic issues of university features magazine.
• Assigns, directs and edits in-house and freelance magazine feature articles.
• Conceives, researches and writes feature articles for a university feature magazine, including photo and illustration planning.
• Consults with and directs designer and photographer on overall design, execution and production of magazine, mailing/distribution, and targeting of specific audiences for promotional purposes.
• Maintains regular contact with university and college administrators concerning ongoing academic and related programs; maintains regular contact with college faculty concerning ongoing research, teaching and service.
• Consults with administrators and faculty members concerning the composition of statements and related communications.
• Research university programs for potential story ideas to generate public interest and identifies appropriate outlets for specific story interests.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Editing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Job description

Department: ConstituentEngagement

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Has overall responsibility for developing, writing and editing materials for a University publication (U of H) or function(s). Disseminates material about university research, academics, activities, events and awards.

Responsibilities

• Creates and plans thematic issues of university features magazine.
• Assigns, directs and edits in-house and freelance magazine feature articles.
• Conceives, researches and writes feature articles for a university feature magazine, including photo and illustration planning.
• Consults with and directs designer and photographer on overall design, execution and production of magazine, mailing/distribution, and targeting of specific audiences for special marketing and promotion of the university through feature magazine.
• Maintains regular contact with university and college administrators concerning ongoing academic and related programs; maintains regular contact with college faculty concerning ongoing research, teaching and service.
• Consults with administrators and faculty members concerning the composition of statements and related communications.
• Research university programs for potential story ideas to generate public interest and identifies appropriate outlets for specific story interests.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience. Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.