Publications Editor

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number
Staff_14973

Department
Strategic Communications 50001206

Business Unit
Chancellor's Office

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary
Primarily responsible for the daily production of UNMC’s online employee newsletter, UNMC Today.

Responsible for the timely production of accurate publications and information pieces for distribution to internal and external audiences.

Production includes researching; interviewing; writing; editing; evaluating; proofreading; taking photographs; using social media, desktop and Web publishing tools; and coordinating production through internal and external suppliers.

Evaluate/explore ways to expand/grow/revamp the newsletter to make it more engaging/helpful to its target audiences, including incorporation of more video elements and tailoring to specific audiences.

Assist, collaborate and create content for UNMC social media accounts. Serve on campus committees offering strategic communications counsel.

Required Education
Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, English, or related field.

Required Experience
3 years

Experience Details
Experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or related.

Required License
No

Required Computer Applications
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to produce accurate information.

Good news judgment.

Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing and online publishing tools.

Excellent interviewing, writing and editing skills with a thorough knowledge of AP style.

Experience with photography and/or videography

Knowledge of and experience with social media

Preferred Education
Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, English, or related field.

Preferred License
No

Preferred Computer Applications
Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications
SoundEdit Pro, MP3 Player, WordPress, Photoshop/Hootsuite/Buffer or other social media monitoring tools

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of health/academic issues preferred.

Knowledge of organizational communications.

Knowledge of health/academic issues.

Knowledge of organizational communications.

Ability to record/edit short form videos.

Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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