Communications Specialist; U - Center Long-Term Cybersecurity

Communications Specialist (7477U) – Center for Long‑Term Cybersecurity About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

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At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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The Center for Long‑Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) is a premier research and collaboration hub dedicated to building secure digital futures. Housed at the School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley, CLTC was founded in 2015 to build bridges between cutting‑edge academic research and real‑world industry and policy needs. Our approach is built on two key pillars: first, to focus on the future of digital security and second, to expand who participates in this field.

Our public‑private partnerships, research programs, and outputs help decision‑makers act with foresight, and our students and alumni represent the next generation of leaders in cybersecurity technology, policy, research and practice.

The Center for Long‑Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) has multi‑faced marketing and communications needs. The Communications and Events Specialist ensures that the Center’s research and scholarship on digital security reaches various audiences via multiple channels including academic audiences, policy‑makers, industry leaders, and civil society partners. The Communications and Events Specialist also supports the Center’s role as a convener and our fundraising function through marketing and outreach to current and prospective donors and supporters.

The First Review Date for this job is:
January 6, 2026 - Open Until Filled

30% 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).

30% 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.

10% 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.

10% Works in partnership with Center…