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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Journalism major preferred. Experience working in a university/higher education setting strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
- Demonstrated ability to report on detailed discussions in real time and produce an article of 1,000-1,500 words within a few hours of the event.
- Ability to synthesize materials from a written or verbal presentation into short, accessible summaries.
- Experience in analyzing a wide range of situations and using sound professional judgement.
- Possess sufficient experience to be well-regarded across campus and to work effectively with a wide range of campus constituencies, including senior university leadership, chair and other members of the Board of Trustees; vice presidents, deans, faculty members, and others.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.
- Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms.
- Ability to understand complex materials and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for diverse audiences.
- Ability to change voice and writing style to fit a particular audience and purpose.
- Firm understanding of web technologies and applications, including social networking, social media tools, and current communication trends.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of the writing process.
- Demonstrated advanced writing skills and the ability to synthesize materials from multiple sources.
- Extensive experience managing and coordinating complex writing projects.
- Expert level knowledge of job-required tools and applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and apply ingenuity and creativity in solving complex problems.
WHY STANFORD IS FOR YOU:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure 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 resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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 the job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.