Information Officer II- School of Social Work

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Information Officer II- School of Social Work at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Develop and implementsocial media campaigns promoting university events. Plan, develop, write andedit a variety of news and feature stories, press releases, publications andgeneral informational pieces to enhance and promote the University's image inthe areas of research, academics and community service. Some specialized knowledge of journalisticpractices and principles is necessary in handling varied and difficult subjectsand in planning and developing materials.

Design and implement social media campaigns. Writeand edit a variety of news and feature stories, publications and otherinformational pieces for release to print and electronic media publicizingacademic, cultural, sports and other activities of the University. Monitorsocial media streams as well as traditional media outlets for stories andreferences to WSU. Develop ideas,research and collect information, conduct direct interviews and verify sourcematerials. Research, compile and writedaily media report comprised of specifically tiered media placements. Maintain files on reference materials as wellas a database on University personnel for use in response to local, State andnational media requests.
Writeand edit University bulletins, pamphlets, advertisements and magazines. Assist other staff members with research andproofreading. Re-write and edit articlesand descriptions; write original articles. Perform copy editing and advertising copy layout. Develop research stories, conduct directinterviews and coordinate photo sessions.
Preparecopy, select articles and features, plan layout, design, select type andphotographs for all informational materials and publications. Contact vendors, printers and typesetters tofacilitate production and publication.
Plan,develop and cover marketing and promotional events which include pressconferences, programs and publicity campaigns, speeches and other related mediaactivities designed to provide information on significant University newsevents. Developand assemble press kits for university events.

Arrange and conduct interviews, pressconferences and participate in electronic media programs, (radio andtelevision) pertaining to University activities, events and affairs, i.e.Commencement, Recognition Day, Detroit Festival of the Arts, etc. Write and edit radio and television spots,feature and news tipsheets; contact print and electronic media for placement ofinformational pieces on University events. Prepare actualities for radio and maintain departmental news linerecording.

Serve as liaison between print and electronicmedia at the local, State and national level and the University community. Research and build media contact databases and mediaplans for individual pitch ideas. Attend conferences, meetings, seminars andother media events to keep current with journalistic practices and to establishcontact with key media representatives.

Participatein special projects and assignments. Prepare scheduled reports for University administrators and Board ofGovernors summarizing news events and related University publicity.

Performrelated work as assigned.

Unique duties:

This intermediate level professional classification performs advanced journalistic work planning, developing, writing and editing new releases, publications, speeches and other informational pieces. Work activities involve varied and difficult subjects and greater responsibility for planning and developing materials. This classification level demands some specialized technical knowledge and experience of journalistic practices and principles. Work activities are performed with independence. Work leadership may be provided to student support personnel in media related duties. The incumbent should be a degreed professional possessing experience in newspaper or editorial work. This classification reports to and receives technical guidance and direction from a management level classification.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college oruniversity or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Coursework or major concentration injournalism, English, mass communications or public relations is necessary.
Experience in social mediapractices as they pertain to marketing and mass communications.
Reasonableexperience in newspaper or editorial work is necessary.
Excellentoral and/or written communication skills.
Reasonableknowledge of principles and practices of Journalism.
Abilityto develop ideas, plan, write and edit articles, press releases and print andelectronic media spots; conduct interviews and research materials.
Abilityto organize and prioritize work assignments to meet established deadlines.
Abilityto establish and maintain effective working relationship between print,electronic media and University the community.
Typically,incumbents have held entry level Information Officer I positions or have hadprevious public affairs experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience updating and maintain websites, dashboards and toolkits.Experience in Social Justice preferable.

School/College/Division:

H13 - School of Social Work

Primary department:

H1304 - Behavioral Health & Justice Center

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $51,373
• Salary hire maximum: $61,644

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.