Beall Applied Innovation Sr. Story Systems Strategist

Sr. A.I. Story Systems Strategist

The Sr. A.I. Story Systems Strategist advances UC Irvine's NarrA.I.tive Story Studio by transforming data into narrative intelligence that informs what is created, how it is shaped, and why it matters. This role evaluates content performance, audience engagement, and generative outputs to identify what resonates and continuously refine storytelling quality and relevance. The Sr. A.I. Story Systems Strategist defines high-potential story territories by interpreting signals across market activity, cultural trends, and university research, aligning storytelling with research translation and commercialization priorities. By integrating business intelligence into AI-driven creative workflows, this role ensures data effectively informs ideation, prompting, asset generation, and iteration, contributing to the evolution of the UC Irvine Brand Brain. The Sr. A.I. Story Systems Strategist develops and maintains systems that surface actionable insights across stories, audiences, and channels, enabling evidence-based storytelling that is both scalable and creatively distinctive.
Required:
Thorough knowledge of relevant internal databases, BI applications, and tools. Ability to produce high-quality reports, documentation, and structured data outputs suitable for advanced analytical and AI-assisted applications.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions, including identifying nuanced market and business insights across multiple domains.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to transform complex data into clear, compelling narrative insights that inform story development, content strategy, and decision-making.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with a broad range of professional and technical staff.
Proven ability to serve as a technical resource providing advice and counsel on business intelligence issues.
Proficiency in building dashboards and visual tools, and clearly communicating findings to both technical and creative stakeholders in an actionable way.
Strong capability in forecasting, and pattern recognition to anticipate audience behavior, content performance, and emerging opportunities.
Skill in shaping insights into structured story arcs and messaging that resonate with defined audiences, especially in translating technical research into accessible narratives.
Ability to integrate diverse inputs, including market data, cultural trends, and academic research, into a cohesive view of high-value story opportunities.
Ability to structure and apply data within AI-powered content systems, including informing prompts, generative outputs, and iterative creative processes.
Ability to operate across disciplines, connecting data systems, storytelling workflows, and organizational goals, while influencing direction beyond reporting.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
3-5 years of data analysis within a business intelligence role
1-3 years story development within a content creation role
A minimum of 1 year of experience developing content with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence
Total Rewards
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $105,000- $105,000 (Annual).
Conditions of Employment:
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct*
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E-Verify
Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu
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Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.