Public Relations Associate (Editor 2)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Skilled writer and editor, who is familiar with Associated Press Style. Knowledge of Stanford’s internal styles preferred but not required.
• Must have an educational background in the humanities, arts, or social sciences and/or extensive experience writing about the humanities, arts, and social sciences.
• Willingness to learn new skills and applications when needed.
• Self-reliant and able to problem-solve, but also understands it is essential to ask for help when it’s needed or if something is unclear.
• Experience working with faculty and students and familiarity with different modes of research dissemination (e.g., journals, monographs, academic conferences)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Box, and Google Drive apps.
• Experience using Asana or a similar project management tool preferred but not required.
• Experience using InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator preferred but not required.
• Proficient in web content strategy and experience using a web content management system (CMS). Ability to write for the web (e.g., Yahoo! style for digital environments) and meeting accessibility standards. Ability to use data from Google Analytics. Awareness of SEO best practices preferred but not required.
• Experience writing promotional materials for a university environment and fundraising materials for donors and gift officers at nonprofits.
• Experience tailoring messages to different social media platforms preferred but not required.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork; lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - 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 their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job: Communications

Location: Stanford

Schedule: Full-time

Grade: I

Job Code: 4252