Fwd: Job Opening: Associate Director of Communications, Stanford

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> 
> Associate Director of Communications - 10077845
> 
> (To apply, search for job number 10077845 at
> http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search)
> 
> Description
> I. About the School of Earth Sciences
> 
> Stanford’s School of Earth Sciences (SES) is a world leader in Earth
> and environmental sciences and engineering, dedicated to the creation,
> integration, and transformation of fundamental understanding of Earth
> processes, and the application of that knowledge to help provide energy,
> water, and a safe and sustainable planet. As one of Stanford’s seven
> schools, SES provides both undergraduate and graduate education and
> training to future leaders in a range of geosciences and engineering
> disciplines.
> 
> II. Summary of Position 
> 
> The Stanford University School of Earth Sciences seeks a talented
> science writer and digital media producer to tell important stories
> about our leading-edge research and teaching in the areas of Earth,
> energy, and environmental science and engineering. The successful
> candidate will engage key stakeholders and audiences, including news
> reporters, via a steady stream of content delivered across multiple
> media platforms.
> 
> III. Essential Job Functions
> 
> • 45% - Produce a high volume of original accurate, clear and
> compelling articles and visuals that can be easily understood by broad,
> diverse audiences; serve as a content editor of our home page,
> maintaining a fresh content flow 
> • 15% - Develop and implement a proactive media campaign. Obtain
> accurate coverage in key external media by pitching stories, developing
> both mass and targeted multimedia content, serving as the lead
> spokesperson for the School’s science and research, building and
> maintaining strong relationships with reporters, identifying and gaining
> visibility for faculty experts and arranging media interviews. 
> • 15% - Develop, implement and evaluate a social media plan to engage
> target audiences 
> • 10% - Produce and repurpose content to support development
> initiatives 
> • <10% - Create content for a new quarterly e-newsletter 
> • <5% - Keep current on trends and developments in the rapidly changing
> media environment 
> • <5% - Contribute to communications strategic planning 
> • <5% - Gather and analyze metrics 
> 
> Qualifications
> • Demonstrated expertise in writing, producing, posting and placing
> digital content about scientific research in a clear and compelling way.
> 
> 
> • Ability to artfully write and produce content employing diverse
> voices, tones and styles 
> 
> • Excellent oral communication skills. 
> 
> • Analytical and critical thinking skills to synthesize large amounts
> of complex information 
> 
> • Strong aptitude for the physical and life sciences 
> 
> • Diverse print and digital media production and editing skills
> including experience managing creative resources such as video
> producers, graphic designers, printers, etc. 
> 
> • Success building relationships with reporters 
> 
> • Experience engaging audiences via social media 
> 
> • Demonstrated ease working with faculty and researchers 
> 
> • Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines 
> 
> • A combination of degrees in the sciences and communications, or
> relevant experience, advanced degree preferred. 
> 
> • 5-7 years professional experience in the news media and/or academia,
> or commensurate experience. 
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Thomas Hayden
> 
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> Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish, and Prosper in the
> Digital Age. www.PitchPublishProsper.com. 
> Twitter: @mufferaw
> Blog: www.lastwordonnothing.com/category/thomas/
> Students: alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/sage
> 
> 
> 
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