U of A Cooperative Extension Service Seeks Content Specialist

Content Specialist

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service does not support permanent residency for employees. Employment is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance. A resume, cover letter, transcript, and three letters of recommendation are required for consideration for this position. For those positions requiring recommendation letters, an email address for each reference must be provided at the time of application. For questions, contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or email jobs@uaex.edu

Posting Details

Posting Number

Posting Number	203

Position Information

Working Title	Content Specialist
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate	Commensurate with education and experience
Position Number	N32036
Pay Grade Level
Split Appointment
Benefits Category	Full-Time
Position Type	Non-Classified

Department Information

Position Location	Little Rock State Office
Contact Person	Mary Hightower
Contact Email	mhightower@uaex.edu
Contact phone/extension	501-671-2126
Contact fax	501-671-2251

Nature of Position

Summary	The Content Specialist will demonstrate the impact or effects of the work being done by the faculty of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, particularly the Cooperative Extension Service, on consumers and other key stakeholders, both internal and external. The Content Specialist will also participate in media relations – developing strong media lists; creating and delivering on-target pitches to enhance media placements, and be of service to reporters seeking information for stories they generate.
Job Duties	Demonstrate the impact or effects of the work being done by the faculty of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, particularly the Cooperative Extension Service. Assist with current research and outreach activities, generating story ideas and tackling other related tasks as assigned. Assist in editing duties for the unit’s published materials (or editorial content) as needed. Participate in media relations – developing strong media lists; creating and delivering on-target pitches to enhance media placements, and be of service to reporters seeking information for stories they generate.
Skills	Ability to demonstrate solid news judgment, utilize writing/reporting technique to make stories appealing for news media and the public, and display a familiarity with AP writing style.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications	Five years experience of in writing/editing, preferably in a fast-paced setting such as a daily newspaper, wire service, broadcast or online news outlet preferred. Experience writing about agricultural or research topics and using content management system (Photoshop & Illustrator) a plus, as is the ability to work in other media such as audio and video.
Does this position require frequent driving (once a week or more)?	No
Background Check/Drug Screen	None required
Work Hours	M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm, work hours may vary
Posting Date	07/09/2014
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date

Additional Information

Special instructions to applicants

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service does not support permanent residency for employees. Employment is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance. A resume, cover letter, transcript, and three letters of recommendation are required for consideration for this position. For those positions requiring recommendation letters, an email address for each reference must be provided at the time of application. For questions, contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or email jobs@uaex.edu

Referrences

Referrences

Accept References?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References	5
Cut off Date?

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3