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Information Officer I

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedInformation Officer Iat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Participate in the development and implementation of social media campaigns promoting university

events. Assist in writing and editing a variety of news and feature stories, press releases, articles,

newsletters and informational pieces to enhance and promote the University's image in the areas of

research, academics and community service.

Assist in the design and implementation of social media campaigns and in writing and editing a

variety of news and feature stories for release to print and electronic media publicizing academic,

cultural, sports and other activities of the University. Monitor social media streams as well as

traditional media outlets for stories and references to WSU. Prepare daily media reports comprised

of specifically tiered media placements. Research and collect information through limited library

research, direct interviews and verification of source materials.

• Assist in the editing of University bulletins, pamphlets and magazines; rewrite and edit articles and

descriptions; write original articles. Perform copy editing and advertising copy layout.

• Arrange and conduct interviews, press conferences and participate in electronic media programs

(radio/television) pertaining to University activities, events and affairs. Write radio and television

spots; contact print and electronic media for placement of informational pieces on University events.

• Develop marketing and promotional strategies or techniques for various media publications and

programs. Research and build media contact databases and media plans for individual pitch ideas.

Prepare copy and plan layout for all materials promoting University activities, e.g. brochures,

pamphlets, advertisements, newsletters, etc. Develop and assemble press kits for university events.

• Serve as liaison between print, electronic media at the local, state and national level and the

University community. Attend conferences, meetings, seminars and other media events to keep

current with journalistic practices and to establish contact with key media representatives.

• Perform related work as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education

and/or experience. Coursework or major concentration in journalism, English, mass

communications or public relations is necessary.

• Experience in social media practices as they pertain to marketing and mass communications.

• Some experience in newspaper or editorial work.

• Excellent oral and/or written communication skills.

• Some knowledge of the principles and practices of Journalism.

• Ability to write and edit news articles, press releases, print and electronic media sports and conduct

interviews and limited research.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet established deadlines.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between print, electronic media and

University community.

• Typically, incumbents have had previous experience as an intern for a newspaper.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0625 - Family Medicine (H0625)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum:

• Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.