Creative and Technical Writer

Job Summary: The Creative and Technical Writer writes and proofreads content for print and digital publications including but not limited to instructional materials curriculum website content news and feature articles blogs social media posts and press releases.

Essential Job Duties & Functions:

Edits Content:

The Creative and Technical Writer/Editor edits posts and updates instructional content that will be placed within K20s instructional resource repository ().

• Content Quality Enhancement: Ensure clarity coherence and overall quality by reviewing and refining written materials. Enhance creative elements to engage the target audience effectively and present technical details clearly and accessibly.
• Grammar and Style Consistency: Meticulously edit content to maintain a consistent professional style adhering to brand guidelines. Correct grammatical errors refine sentence structures and harmonize writing style for a seamless polished final product aligning with communication standards.
• Technical Accuracy and Precision: Pay careful attention to technical details including proper attribution validating data and ensuring accuracy. Collaborate with experts to guarantee authenticity and reliability while making technical content accessible to various audiences.

Writes Original Content:

The Creative and Technical Writer/Editor writes original content for curriculum print web and press use by compiling information collected through research interviewing and gathering materials from participating stakeholders.

• Creative Conceptualization: Develop innovative ideas for content across mediums aligning with the brands voice. Demonstrate creativity and technical acumen to captivate the target audience through unique concepts.
• Thorough Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research for accurate credible content. Synthesize technical details into clear concise narratives using industry trends to enhance quality and relevance.
• Adaptability and Diversification: Tailor writing style to unique channels adapting content for varied audiences while maintaining messaging consistency. Explore new styles and formats to diversify the content portfolio and stay industry relevant.

Project Management:

The incumbent will work with requesting parties to ensure an understanding of project needs gather a sense of the target audience and support the planning and implementation of the teams projects and initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Task Execution: Engage in executing assigned project tasks ensuring they are completed in accordance with the project plan and within the specified time.
• Communication and Reporting: Engage in established communication channels to inform stakeholders about the progress of assigned tasks. Fully participate in regular updates reports and status meetings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders including community members partners and team members. Address their needs and concerns while keeping them informed about project developments.

Evidence-Based Practice and Research:

The Creative and Technical Writer/Editor will collect data and information from peer-reviewed publications to produce a comprehensive annotated bibliography and detailed literature review. This will be used by field staff to guide and direct interventions and services.

• Conducting Comprehensive Literature Reviews: The candidate conducts in-depth literature reviews utilizing research databases and journals to compile up-to-date summaries. Synthesizing complex information is crucial to support evidence-based practices in content creation.
• Translating Technical Information into Accessible Content: Collaborate to distill technical information into clear accessible content. Translate scientific jargon into laymans terms without sacrificing precision. Play a key role in making research findings understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders aligning with evidence-based practices.

Communications:

The incumbent will ensure the messaging is accurate clear and fits within K20 branding guidelines. This will enable staff to facilitate effective communications within and outside the K20 Center by ensuring that information flows efficiently and accurately while fostering collaboration. Key responsibilities include:

• Internal Communication: Establish internal communication strategies to stay informed about organizational updates policies and relevant news. The professional will actively use the organizations various channels such as email Microsoft Teams and team meetings to keep staff informed.
• External Communication: Manage external communications including interactions with students families educators school leaders and partners. Create and maintain a positive working relationship and ensure all external messages align with the organizations mission and values.
• Content Creation: Develop and distribute content including written materials graphics presentations and multimedia to convey key messages and information. Ensure content is clear consistent and engaging.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including students families educators school leaders and partners. Keep them informed and engaged in the sponsored projects activities and initiatives.
• Communication Strategy Development: Collaborate with the management team to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that support the sponsored projects objectives and goals.

As Needed:

• The incumbent will perform various additional duties as needed to successfully fulfill the position functions.

Required Education and Experience: A bachelors degree in English Journalism Communications or a related field AND:

• 36 months of experience in writing editing and print or digital publications.

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the bachelors degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Ability to be organized and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with different groups in planning developing and evaluating products.
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Slides Drive)
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the different media sites or sources.
• Knowledge of trends and developments in writing.
• Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneDrive)
• Microsoft Teams
• Proficient in copywriting editing proofreading and composition
• Project management practices.
• Scheduling & coordination.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Zoom.

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Use of a computer.
  • Sit for prolonged periods.
  • Frequent keyboarding.
  • Manual dexterity.
• Environmental:
  • Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and listen.
  • Present in front of large groups of stakeholders.
  • Some travel required.
  • Standard Office Environment.

Department Preferences:

• 48 months as a technical writer.
• 36 months as a creative writer.
• 24 months as a professional writer for a learning/educational organization.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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