Communications and Editorial Manager

Overview

This role works directly with the Marketing and Publications Director for the College of Engineering (COE) to handle all aspects of communications and editorial content. The responsibilities include crafting, editing, and disseminating various materials such as scientific press releases, advertisements, newsletters, social media posts, and formal messages from the dean or other faculty members. This person also manages the production timeline and content planning for publications like Convergence magazine and other printed or digital newsletters, serving multiple stakeholders within the College of Engineering and related departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and distribute written communications tailored to the scientific community and general audiences, including press releases and marketing collateral.
• Lead copyediting efforts for department materials to ensure clarity, style consistency, and accuracy aligned with journalistic and marketing best practices.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and university public information offices to identify newsworthy topics and develop compelling stories about engineering research and achievements.
• Plan publication schedules and define content objectives for departmental magazines and newsletters, ensuring content is accessible to lay readers while maintaining scientific integrity.
• Manage contributions from contract writers and internal stakeholders, overseeing quality and style to match publication standards.
• Develop content for web, social media, brochures, and other marketing platforms supporting college-wide initiatives.
• Participate in marketing strategy and collaborate across departments to strengthen communication efforts.
• Occasionally work outside standard hours including evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or comparable experience.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in writing, editing, or public relations roles.
• 1 to 3 years of demonstrated expertise in translating scientific content for non-specialist audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred skills include excellent communication abilities, copywriting and editing proficiency, polished interpersonal skills, creativity, and a strong grasp of marketing and communication strategies.
• Experience collaborating with faculty and scientific professionals and working within interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to produce high-quality work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Passion for communicating engineering and scientific topics in engaging ways.
• Experience organizing and producing large-scale printed publications such as magazines.

Additional Information

• This position is classified as exempt and full-time with a salary range between $75,000 and $85,000 annually, within a full range of $71,600 to $127,400 depending on candidate qualifications.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, located primarily onsite with some hybrid remote flexibility.
• Full benefits eligibility is included.
• Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter for full consideration.
• Employment requires a satisfactory criminal background check and compliance with university vaccination policies.
• The university is tobacco-free and mandates misconduct disclosure from applicants as part of hiring conditions.
• The role may require occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or attend events.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

The university promotes equal employment opportunity without discrimination and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.