Content Developer, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

At the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), we work to investigate ideas, transform social conditions, and tell unheard stories. We prepare students, engage in research, and collaborate with community partners to address everyday challenges, be thoughtful problem-solvers, and build solidarity with others across the world. We are rooted in the unique sense of place in our Borderlands region. The College of SBS has a portfolio of competitive and highly ranked graduate programs, with 10 of our graduate programs ranked in the top 25 among public universities.

With more than 25 SBS majors, our students can explore subjects ranging from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence.

The University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) seeks a Content Developer to foster effective communication between the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and its audiences, including students, alumni, donors, and the public, to advance the college's strategic vision. This position, which reports to the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, writes, creates, and curates content related to research discoveries, student life, and alumni and donor accomplishments.

The successful candidate will have the ability to create compelling written and multi-media content and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule in accordance with University and department policies.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Develops, researches, writes, and edits written materials, including press releases, profiles, fundraising materials, brochure copy, and website copy with a knowledge of audience and marketing objectives.
• Writes stories and news releases about research conducted within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, which includes translating complex information into understandable and appealing news for the community and external media.
• Creates multimedia content, including podcasts and videos, in collaboration with other members of the team.
• Conducts research and interviews faculty, alumni, donors, students, and staff to develop written and multi-media content for internal and external channels.
• Works with a variety of university and community stakeholders to ensure content accuracy, including faculty, administrators, and donors.

• Writes and produces SBS Snapshots, the college's monthly electronic newsletter, and a bi-annual alumni and donor newsletter.
• Fields inquiries from reporters and matches them with faculty members with specific expertise.
• Pitches stories to the media.
• Serves as a liaison between SBS and UANews, The Conversation, and Campus Insights, helping faculty create pitches.

• As part of the SBS marketing and communications team, contributes to the development of communications and marketing strategies.
• Helps promote events.
• Helps develop and execute an editorial calendar.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to write quickly and create clear, engaging, and on-brand content across multiple platforms (web, print,…