Associate Editor Publications, Office of Innovation

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

The 1819 Innovation Hub is seeking an experienced and creative storyteller with a strong foundation in planning, executing and deploying short-form content production. This position will help enhance 1819’s brand through engaging articles and copy that tells our stories while bringing our mission to life in content suited for multiple mediums, including web and social media.  

We are seeking a self-managed storyteller with a proven track record of success. This role is responsible for planning, capturing, editing and socializing short-form copy storytelling content that highlights innovators [students, faculty, staff, and guest in 1819, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, startups and makers in the Cincinnati Innovation District. The purpose is to generate excitement, buzz and engagement to capture the creative energy at the 1819 Innovation Hub.  
 

• Seek and identify opportunities to document and celebrate moments, and lessons, that matter to key stakeholders. 
• Present content ideas proactively to anticipate the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Drive projects forward – from initial concept through approval logistics to deployment. 
• Collaborate with the marketing and events team, to plan and execute production work. 
• Capture, edit and deploy storytelling on social media and innovation.uc.edu. 
• Collaborate with digital, marketing, communications, and department lead to develop concepts. and ideas and deliver a product cohesive with current communication and marketing strategies. 
• Drive how content is created to fill voids and unmet needs.  
• Be an asset to social media/content/creative/internal communication teams. 
• Work closely with department lead to meet deadlines for release of content. 
• Craft news stories, helpful content, sponsored content, feature stories on entrepreneurs, startups, etc.   
   

• Bachelor’s Degree in English Composition, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Three (3) years of relevant experience to include reviewing and editing documents, articles, books, etc.

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Seldom
• Walking - Seldom
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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