23010000 – CJC-JOURNALISM/COMMUNICA-DEAN

Writer

Use Your Creative Talents to Advance one of Premier Journalism and Communication Colleges in the U.S.

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications is seeking a versatile, creative writer and editor to lead the creation of editorial and marketing content for one of the top programs in the nation. This position will be an integral part of a creative team of professionals focused on elevating the visibility, reputation, and brand awareness of one of the largest journalism and communications programs in the country. The output from the team plays a vital role in student, faculty and staff recruitment, fundraising, thought leadership and more.

About the Opportunity

The role requires a talented writer with broad range of writing and editing skills for feature stories, news stories, marketing copy and executive correspondence. Assignments will include writing and editing news stories about recent College developments, profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni, regular newsletters promoting the College to various constituencies, correspondence to alumni, content for promotional flyers and brochures, creating and updating pages/sites on the College’s website, helping to publish an annual, award-winning magazine and other creative responsibilities.

This position will report to the director of communications and marketing.

About the University

The University of Florida attracts the best and brightest students, staff and faculty, places them together and connects them with world-class resources to spark extraordinary discoveries and innovations. UF was ranked as the number one public university in 2023 by The Wall Street Journal and sixth by U.S. News and World Report. UF is the state’s sole member of the Association of American Universities and is in the midst of creating the nation’s top research lab in artificial intelligence. In 2023 UF faculty generated more than $1 billion in research grants.

UF offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/ .

About the College of Journalism and Communications

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications , recognized by its peers as one of the premier programs in the country, is driving innovation and engagement across the disciplines of advertising, journalism, public relations and media production and management. The college’s strength is drawn from both academic rigor and experiential learning. It offers its more than 2,500 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and certificates, both online and on campus. CJC students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the Innovation News Center, which generates content across multiple platforms, The Agency, an integrated strategic communication agency, the Atlas digital media analysis lab, and in seven broadcast and digital media properties.

About Gainesville

As home to Florida’s largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state’s centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area are home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, University Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine.

Commensurate with experience 

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience.

• Experience in communications for a higher-education institution
• Public relations writing experience
• Experience with creating multimedia content

Applications must be submitted online via https://jobs.ufl.edu and include the following:

• A letter of interest that describes your professional experience in brand-management production and, if any, your experience teaching/mentoring young talent
• Complete curriculum vitae. Please include a link to your online portfolio, if any.
• Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.
• The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
• Applications will begin being reviewed on an ongoing basis within 30 days of the date of the job posting and continue until the positions are filled.

Questions should be directed to search panel chair Jen Ford ([email protected]). If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for these positions, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.