What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication & Outreach Spec - req# 32236 position at University of New Mexico?
Communication & Outreach Spec
| Requisition ID | req32236 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Communication & Outreach Spec |
| Position Grade | 12 |
| Position Summary | The UNM Health Sciences Marketing andCommunication team is looking for a dynamic, creative, and organized contentcreator. Selected candidate will support planning, development, and productionfor internal and external communications projects, including the HSC Newsroomand other HSC publications. Selected candidate will participate in developingand designing communications projects, including comprehensive print/onlinepresentations, speech development, community outreach events, and other relatedactivities. Some skillsets we’re looking for include: * Demonstrated ability to generate story ideas, conduct interviewsand write news-style articles on diverse subjects on tight deadlines. * Strong copy-editing skills. * Knowledge of journalism principles, especially with regardto accuracy, fairness, ethics, and balance. * Ability to adapt material to suit the needs of the target audiencewhile maintaining a coherent and appropriate style and tone. * Working familiarity with the Associate Press Stylebook. * Strong interpersonal communication skills and the abilityto work effectively with faculty, staff, students, community members, and awide range of stakeholders. * Working familiarity with local, national, and health carenews media. * A team player who thrives working in team settings and withothers. Applicants will need submit at minimum of two writingsamples displaying proficient journalism with their application. See the Position Description for additional information. |
| Conditions of Employment | |
| Minimum Qualifications | High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. |
| Preferred Qualifications | * Bachelor’s Degree, preferablyin Journalism, Communications, or a related field. * Proficient in videography,photography, non-linear video editing, and photo-editing. * Experience inhealth care and/or higher education communications. |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | HSC Communications (773A) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | |
| Status | Exempt |
| Pay | Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33 |
| Benefits Eligible | This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. |
| ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
| Background Check Required | Yes |
| For Best Consideration Date | 2/17/2025 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | Yes |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule |
| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional references |
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |
Salary : $3,697 - $5,191
