Information Specialist III

Job Summary

Provides complex professional creative writing, editing, presentation and/or production development for University media activities; designs and maintains electronic communication media; may supervise the work of designated personnel.

Job Functions

• Writes original material for publication.
• Selects subject matter based on personal interest or receives specific assignment from publisher.
• Conducts research and makes notes to retain ideas, develop factual information, and obtain authentic detail.
• Organizes material and plans arrangement or outline.
• Drafts, reviews, revises and corrects manuscripts, then submits for publication.
• Plans and conducts public relations program designed for the university.
• Plans and directs development and communication of information designed to keep public informed of employer’s programs, accomplishments, or point of view.
• Arranges for public relations efforts in order to meet needs, objectives, and policies of university.
• May research data, create ideas, write copy, lay out artwork, contact media representatives, or represent employer directly before general public.
• May specialize in one or more styles or types of writing.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and seven-eight years experience in field. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Job Family

Communications/Media

FLSA Status

Exempt

EEO Category

Professional

Rev. Date

10/01/05

Job Key

30000257

Pay Grade

43-44