University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA | United States
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Campus News Editor (5887U), Public Affairs - 65273About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan . At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu . Departmental Overview UC Berkeley's Office of Communications and Public Affairs leads communications for the most elite public higher education institution in the world, conveying the quality, diversity, vitality, preeminence and dedication to service of UC Berkeley. We tell the Berkeley story to inspire audiences and elevate the image of the university. Our mission is to promote the University's excellence in teaching, research and public service. We provide leadership and services in five integrated functions: News and media relations, executive communications, critical communications, marketing and social media. The campus news editor will work collaboratively and authoritatively to edit and manage the flow of a wide variety of communications projects from inception to completion, following the communications strategy of the office. Work will include tracking, developing and editing news stories, feature stories, podcasts, visual communications and social media posts. The news editor is pivotal in shaping compelling news and communications content that elevates the prestige of UC Berkeley. This role is designed for a professional with a robust background in journalistic content development, editing and project management. The editor must be adept at managing a diverse range of editorial projects across channels, from inception to publication. Working with a team of experienced writers and media relations professionals, the editor will be responsible for overseeing the creation and refinement of content for Berkeley News , the campus news website visited by an average of 350,000 visitors worldwide each month. The editor will authoritatively guide communications and storytelling projects with an eye for news events, deadlines, visuals, audience, social media and digital storytelling best practices. This will include both project management skills and content editing skills, paying attention to story structure, angle, visuals, social media opportunities and other news writing best practices. Projects may include explaining a world-changing research breakthrough, announcing major awards like the Nobel Prize, introducing a major campus priority or uplifting compelling stories about students, staff and faculty. The editor must be comfortable working collaboratively with writers, copy editors, graphic designers, podcasters, videographers, strategic communicators and social media professionals under, at times, ambiguous circumstances. In that ambiguity, they must harness the power of the team, keenly using their indirect authority to execute on a communications goal. The news editor must have a strong ability to navigate and communicate complex issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, ability and other intersectional topics. The editor must also demonstrate a full understanding of industry standards and accessibility best practices, as well a fluency with using metrics and analytics to measure success and improve audience engagement and reach. The news editor will report to the executive director of news and media relations. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: March 8, 2024 Responsibilities Editorial oversight and content editing:
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