JOB: Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

[Peggy Currid <currid -at- UIUC -dot- EDU>]

Colleagues:

I'm posting the following job announcement on behalf of my employer. Please
send all applications to the name and address listed at the bottom of the
announcement.

If you have any general questions about the job, I'll be happy to respond
by e-mail.

Peggy Currid
Media/Communications Specialist
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
currid -at- uiuc -dot- edu

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Media/Communications Specialist, Publications
Information Technology and Communication Services
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The media/communications specialist works with faculty and staff in the
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences to produce
print and electronic publications. As part of a creative team, the
specialist manages the editorial and production phases for each assigned
project, in the context of a new emphasis in the unit on merging
traditional print and new electronic publishing. The media/communications
specialist provides leadership, training, and some technical support in
the publications section with regards to publishing information in
electronic formats.

Position Title: Media/Communications Specialist, Publications
Academic professional, full-time, 12-month appointment

Location: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; College of
Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities: Tasks include:

       *defining project objectives with clients
       *reviewing manuscripts
       *analyzing and organizing publication messages
       *adapting materials to specific audiences
       *editing, proofreading, and some rewriting
       *coordinating design, printing, and electronic distribution
       *converting electronic documents to HTML and Acrobat PDF formats
       *evaluation studies
       *in-service teaching

Qualifications and Experience:

       *A bachelor's degree, preferably in a communications-related area
       *Two years of professional editorial experience; project management
        also desired
       *Superb editing and proofreading skills
       *Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and take initiative
       *Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
       *Working knowledge of print and Web publishing conventions and
        procedures for both text and images
       *Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies
       *Proficiency in HTML coding (by hand and using software like
        Pagemill)
       *Experience with desktop publishing tools (PageMaker, Xpress,
        Photoshop, Acrobat)
       *Demonstrated ability on both Windows and Macintosh operating
        systems

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications;
excellent benefits package.

Starting Date: As soon as mutually agreeable

Applications and Additional Information: For full consideration, send
letter of application, resume, and contact information for three
professional references. Documentation of applicant's editorial and
technological qualifications may be requested through work samples or
testing.

        Molly Bentsen, Section Leader, Publications Development and
             Management
        Information Technology and Communication Services
        47 Mumford Hall
        1301 W. Gregory Dr.
        Urbana IL 61801
        217-333-3134; bentsen -at- uiuc -dot- edu

Closing Date: November 17, 1997

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer.

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