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To be successful
in this position you will bring:
- Bachelor’s
degree and five years of relevant work experience or combination of education
and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated
understanding of the principles, terminology, procedures, and best practices of
communications, public relations, and editorial content.
- Extensive
experience in planning and implementing complex publications/editorial
projects.
- Demonstrated
ability to synthesize and coordinate materials from multiple resources.
- Demonstrated
ability to edit complex stories for both style and substance.
- Exceptional
attention to detail and thorough command of editorial and proofreading skills.
- Experience
producing highly effective work within the deadline and cost constraints of
clients.
- Extensive
experience and understanding of job-required software applications.
- Demonstrated
ability to apply ingenuity and creativity in solving complex problems.
- Demonstrated
ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating implications of
information release to internal and external audiences.
In addition,
preferred requirements include:
- Strong knowledge of the best practices for user
experience (UX) and the online presentation of internet-first essays, articles,
and multimedia stories.
- Understanding of the multi-channel distribution
of online content, from newsletters to websites to social media platforms.
- Adept with crafting headlines for search engine
optimization.
- Ability to craft charts or other data
visualizations.
- Familiarity with project management tools and
multimedia editing (photo, video, audio) software.
- Demonstrated experience with content that bridges
scholarly and journalistic approaches to creating, crafting, and sharing
knowledge.
* Consistent with
its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable
accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to
perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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you
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illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich
the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff.
We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique
perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career
development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk,
film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide
superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock
wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class
exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through
historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable
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more!
How to apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for
Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along
with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should say why you
want this job, describe your background in editing, provide examples of
relevant experience, and explain how your skills, knowledge, and experience can
help SSIR.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion
of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search
and, where applicable, driving record.