Job Details

This ad is expired.

Managing Editor
Go to our website »

Position Number: 2492120
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Managing Editor

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 6646
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual propertyfor Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA is situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/31/2021. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary
Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials
Resume is required.
Cover Letter is required.

Essential Functions
Function: To provide professional editorial skills and supervision for the design, preparation and quality control of the university magazine and internal communications content.

Scope: Oversees the content creation and editing of print and electronic media production.

Typical:

Administers and manages the daily operations of University Strategic Communications' editorial staff.
In a collaborative environment, ideates compelling print and digital content that aligns to the university's strategic priorities.
Creates editorial calendars, supervises writing assignments and leads staff in the timely development of print and digital content of the highest quality.
Writes, edits, compiles data/facts, revises and proofreads news and feature articles for style, clarity, voice, tone, grammar and punctuation to meet publication standards of the highest quality.
Manages production schedules including coordination with printer(s), mail vendor(s) and internal distribution sources; coordinates and attends photo shoots, press checks, etc.
Oversees the appearance, design and layout of the university's print and digital channels, including Sombrilla magazine, UTSA Today and other institutional publications.
Provides leadership in the development and execution of internal communications plans; serves as University Strategic Communications' internal communications lead for the oversight, coordination and completion of campus-wide internal communications initiatives and projects.
Gathers content for, builds, tests and distributes institutional internal communications.
Actively raises awareness of and engagement with University Strategic Communications' print and digital channels by leveraging innovative digital assets, identifying and implementing innovative new opportunities to package and deliver editorial content, and developing and executing marketing plans for the channels.
Monitors current trends in print and digital content creation, curation and delivery.
Develops regular metrics reports (daily, weekly, monthly, annual) to demonstrate the impact of University Strategic Communications internal communications and publications functions.
Works with campus constituents including vice presidents, deans, and directors and external partners and supporters on editorial content and story development.
Assists in the development and administration of University Strategic Communications policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Periodic:

Serves on committees.
Attends industry seminars.
Produces departmental reports.

Required Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication or a related field.
Seven years of experience editing and writing in a corporate, university, nonprofit public affairs office, or a newspaper or advertising agency, including a minimum of two years supervising staff and providing editorial direction.
Demonstrated experience with magazine design/layout.
Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, software programs and other design tools.
Skilled in the use of publishing software.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in English, Journalism, Communication or related field.
Similar experience, including three years editing content of a complex technical or scientific nature.
Three or more years of experience with magazine design/layout.
Experience working with community leaders and prominent donors.

Working Conditions

Normal office and workshop environments.
Some overtime may be required. Occasional travel may be required.

This position will be primarily located:

Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Additional Information

UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=6646&PostingSeq=1