Writer/Copy Editor Job at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

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  • University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL

Job Description

Classification Title:

Editor

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

The Bergstrom Real Estate Center is located within the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. The Center supports the real estate educational programs, students, and faculty of the College through its member activities, scholarship and endowment funds, research, and sponsored industry events. The Writer/Copy Editor, under the direction of the Research Director, will contribute to the content published by the Center and oversee the contribution from other writers. This person will collaborate on article topics, guide contributing authors, write some articles, and edit completed works. This position contributes communication skills to meet the goals of the Center’s constituents, including students, real estate professionals, faculty, and staff.

1. Manage publication content development

  • Work with the Research Director to identify, develop, and assign topics
  • Coordinate article production to meet deadlines
  • Support and oversee the activities of student writers
  • Manage content delivery to the publication designer

2. Write articles for print and online delivery

  • Work with Research Director to write technical reports
  • Write feature and departmental articles for Due Diligence magazine
  • Participate in the development of new digital designs
  • Contribute to online presence through web content, news posts, social media, and info-graphic

3. Review and edit content prior to publication

  • Help students construct well organized articles
  • Edit article submissions for content, structure, and style
  • Work with publication designer to ensure error free final products

4. Communicate research findings

  • Assist student instruction on writing and communications techniques
  • Share results at Bergstrom Center events
  • Present findings to the real estate industry

This position works independently and as a team member on major projects agreed upon with the Research Director and in general support of the Center. The individual in this position is expected to perform on own initiative, given limited direction. The position reports to the Research Director and may receive direction from the Center’s Executive Director. The Writer/Copy Editor may oversee student and staff activity on specific projects but will not have evaluation responsibilities.

Supervision of this position will be daily interaction and occasional status meetings with verbal or written instructions as needed.

Normal work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sometimes, hours will vary during Center events and as needed to complete time-sensitive projects.

There also may be occasional travel to meet Bergstrom Center goals as needed. 

 

Expected Salary:

$50k to $60k salary range; based on experience

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. 

Preferred:

  • Reporting, Editing, or Journalism experience
  • Working knowledge of MicroSoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with web design, social media, or info-graphics (such as Tableau)
  • Interest in the business and real estate fields
  • Advanced degrees and professional designations

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume before the deadline.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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