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Assistant Editor

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Posted:
November 10, 2018
Location:
MD
Salary:
Open
Department:

 

Office of Institutional Advancement

 
Responsibilities:

Working closely with marketing, communications, and creative services staff, the incumbent is responsible for content creation, editing, and project management for UMBC Magazine print and digital content. Specific duties include: pitching and writing features on subjects including alumni, campus life, athletics, impact of philanthropy, etc.; coordinating and writing Class Notes; working with Alumni Relations and Development teams on story development; line editing, fact-checking, and database look-up for all stories; oversight of student interns; upkeep of news/magazine websites; assisting with upkeep of style guide and branding toolkits; and performing other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field required. Excellent writing, editing, research, speaking, and interpersonal skills required.
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Two years of journalism or communications-related experience.
  • Current knowledge of print and web styles 
  • Experience with WordPress and Photoshop strongly preferred
  • Photography experience
  • Experience with higher education a plus.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In addition to a resume and cover letter, please submit three to five writing samples.
Screening of Applications Begins: For best consideration, submit application by November 25, 2018.  Position will be open until filled.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
Hours: Full Time
Type: Contractual
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits: UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities. Contractual/Contingent II positions may include some benefits. To learn more about our benefits click here.
 Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization  As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
   

Internal Number: 492799
About University of Maryland, Baltimore County
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
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