Technical Writer/Editor (Finance)
Department: UH Energy Salary:
Description:
Writes and edits high-level communications, publications and reports with complex technical and/or research-related subject matter, including press releases and news articles for print and web publications. 1. Designs, research, and writes technical and research related news and feature stories for print and web. 2. Determines content materials, selects and research subjects, conducts interviews and ensures accuracy of facts. 3. Plans and edits research and academic themed magazines, publications, websites and electronic newsletters. 4. Consults with and leads designers and photographers on overall design, execution and production of publications, including press production, mailing/distribution, posting on the web and targeting of specific audiences. 5. Research university programs for potential story ideas to generate media and public interest; identifies appropriate media outlets for specific story interests; markets story ideas and university information to local and national media outlets. 6. Provides support for major college or department initiatives through planning, researching and writing proposals, briefing materials and reports. 7. Assists administrators and faculty members with the composition of press statements, communications, and public interviews. 8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.
