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TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL BRING:
- Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- A commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Superior news judgment and outstanding communication skills.
- Outstanding written communication, research, and analytical skills.
- Strong influencing and relationship management skills to work with other teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.
- Comfortable working with top leaders and providing productive feedback for media strategy.
- Experience analyzing situations and sound professional judgment on news value, strategic communications, public opinion, and media relations.
- Ability to develop close relationships with journalists and communications colleagues.
- Mastery of skills in journalism and public relations.
- Ability to execute public relations best practices across various communication skills and competencies.
IN ADDITION, OUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE
- Degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred. Work experience in media relations, agency, public affairs, and corporate communications is preferred.
- Experience in working in a highly decentralized environment is desirable.
- Opinion and leadership writing is desired.
Certifications and Licenses:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
- Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
- Rarely sort/file paperwork.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
- On-call and ability to respond 24/7.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates working well with Stanford colleagues, clients, and external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
WHY STANFORD IS FOR YOU:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriched the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.