SENIOR CREATIVE COPYWRITER/PR EXPERT

UC Riverside offers undergraduate and graduate education to 17,000 students and has a projected enrollment of 21,000 students by 2010. The 1,112-acre, park-like campus located in the heart of inland Southern California is in a community steeped in rich heritage, offering a dynamic mix of arts and entertainment and an opportunity for affordable living. Sixty miles east of Los Angeles, the campus is also within an hour's drive of Southern California beaches, mountain ski resorts and desert parks and preserves. To learn more about the campus visit http://www.ucr.edu. We seek a:

SENIOR CREATIVE COPYWRITER / PR EXPERT
Enroll Management Communications
$3,217-$4,502/Month

Notes: A career, full-time position. Schedule of hours is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Possibility of overtime and travel outside of normal business hours.
AN ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF WRITING AND/OR CREATIVE PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
Essential Functions: Work closely with the Director of Enrollment Management Communications, web and print communication analysts, marketing staff, and clients to create, edit, and produce COMPELLING and CREATIVE written copy content for brochures, newsletters, print ads, presentations, web, recruiting event and sales support materials, and electronic communications that will drive the reader to action. Draft, review, edit, and obtain approvals for internal and external communications documents (including but not limited to press releases, talking points, internal newsletters, recruiting printed materials, electronic messages, slide presentations, etc.) Expert ability to ensure all written communication and public relations efforts represent and are consistent with the appropriate image, branding, and message of UC Riverside.

Proven experience managing MARKETING, PR, and creative copywriting projects for publications, from concept to completion, and ability to meet deadlines without compromise. Draft, review, edit, obtain approvals, and produce internal and external communications documents (including but not limited to press releases, UCOP publications, Schedule of Classes, talking points, internal newsletters, recruiting printed materials, electronic messages, slide presentations, etc.).

Expert grammar, editing, listening, research, and creative writing skills required, along with an understanding of branding, consumer buying experience and a critical eye for design. A desire to be challenged daily and to work in a fast-paced and highly motivated team environment is essential. Coordinate, manage, edit, update, and oversee the production and printing of University Program Catalog, Schedule of Classes, and various UC Publications.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:
• College degree in English, marketing/communications, or public relations; plus two to three years creative writing and/or marketing communications writing experience.
• Ad agency/studio and/or consumer brand management experience.
• Experience in investigating, reviewing, recommending, and following up on PR opportunities that will enhance client marketing campaigns.
• Experience managing marketing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Expert creative copywriting skills and the ability to create and edit compelling and convincing content for brochures, newsletters, print ads, presentations, web, PowerPoint presentations, video and audio scripts, and email communications that will drive the reader to action.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Must be skilled in Mac OSX platform, Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Computer, scanner, fax, phone, printers, Windows/Macintosh based computers and HP Printers, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress/In-Design, Acrobat, knowledge of web browser navigation and web-based programs.
• Skill and ability in preparing reports and evaluations.
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Solid knowledge/understanding of branding concepts, combined with an ability to understand and contribute new ideas to marketing activities, programs, and promotions.
• Ability to interact constructively and work cooperatively with a wide range of colleagues including graphic designers, faculty, staff, students, and clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while achieving maximum results and delivering work that is considered innovative and well beyond the standard.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check through the Department of Justice.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Intermediate to expert experience in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Illustrator.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for more information click The Benefits of Belonging (this is a .pdf document).

Visit our web site for a complete list of requirements and apply on-line indicating position #06-08-049 to humanresources.ucr.edu/jobs or send your resume to: University of California, Human Resources/Employment, 1160 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521. EOE.
University of California
Riverside