Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Communications Specialist (7477U) - Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $116K/yrThe University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Communications Specialist for the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity to oversee comprehensive communications programs, manage events, and enhance the Center's brand and outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
Independently oversees a comprehensive communications programs, including written, visual, digital, and electronic communications. Manages all external-facing communication channels including 4+ social media channels and groups, print media (fundraising marketing materials, swag, and event materials), website architecture, design, and content (news articles, event marketing, and landing pages), and e-mail marketing (a bi-weekly newsletter, an annual report, and various short term email campaigns)
Plans and implements events and functions that support the Center's research and program goals, including symposiums, conferences, webinars, speaker series, salon dinners, luncheons and VIP briefings. Drafts talking points and "run of show" briefings for events. Manages invitation lists and registration and provides onsite and/or online support for events. Coordinates with external event planning vendors and other vendors
Manages the CLTC website, including recommending and implementing website upgrades and usability and design improvements. Leads day-to-day maintenance and updates to the website including creating news and events pages, blogs and other content. Writes content and creates graphics for the website. Manages external web development vendors
Works in partnership with Center leadership and external public relations vendors to clarify and position the Center's brand and value within the context of the evolving research and educational landscape. Works with Center leadership and vendors to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communications plans and / or projects
Implements CLTC's digital media strategy including managing CLTC's social media accounts, creating editorial content for social media posts, overseeing plans to grow CLTC's social media audiences
Represents the Center in campus communications groups and collaborates with campus partners including the School of Information, CDSS, Public Affairs, UDAR, and other departments' communications leads
Consults with and supports the internal communications needs of Center research staff, including creating templates and visual assets, advising on communication plans and strategy, and developing and implementing various campaigns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Knowledge of all aspects of the communications function in a research setting, including strategic communications planning across multiple channels and multiple audiences
Proven ability to implement communications strategy, including ability to effectively direct technical staff and contractors, or personally perform technical work
Knowledge of CLTC and its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure. Strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in cybersecurity and AI security research, education and technology policy
Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills
Proven ability to work on several tasks simultaneously. Skill at responding effectively to priorities and setting deadlines
Knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style and punctuation and advanced skills to write clear, lively, engaging, and effective copy in a variety of styles appropriate to multiple target audiences including academic audiences, policy-makers, industry leaders, civil society partners and the general public
Knowledge of computer applications such as Canva and Wordpress for publishing, image handling, and web production
Proven ability to provide end-to-end logistical and operational support for small and large events, including managing budgets, working with external vendors and creating effective runs-of-show
Preferred
Experience leading marketing and communications in higher education or non-profit setting
Experience using CRM software, Salesforce preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University
Eligible for full benefits
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