News Content Manager, University Communications

Under the Vice President for Communications, the Division of University Communications (UC) is responsible for providing strategic leadership for institutional communications initiatives and practices, including internal communications, issues management, marketing and branding, trademarks and licensing, visual and editorial storytelling, crisis communications, and media relations for the University at Buffalo. UC strives to integrate and align communications vehicles and associated disciplines, and provide strategic direction and best-practice counsel for communicators across the university, calling for a continual need to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the organization and across institutional channels.

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2026-2027

Position Title
News Content Manager, University Communications

Classification Title
Associate Director of Community Relations

Department
Office of University Communications

Posting Number
P260168

Posting Link


Employer
State

Bargaining Unit
08

Position Type
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Ready to join a creative and collaborative office that plays a key role advancing the reputation of one of the nation's top public research universities?

If so, University Communications has a full-time opening - News Content Manager on its media relations team - that we invite you to apply for.

In this role, you will work with some of the world's top scholars, awe-inspiring students and deeply committed administrators and staff members to help the University at Buffalo tell its story to Western New York, the nation and the world. This opening will focus on spotlighting how UB's research - everything from health sciences and urban planning to AI and other scientific advancements - is helping to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Primary duties include:

• Writing and strategically sharing accurate and timely news content - specifically, news releases, faculty expert tip sheets and multimedia content - for external and internal audiences.
• Proactively working with regional, national and international news media to help build UB's reputation as a top public research university that's committed to educational excellence, cutting-edge research and community service.
• Utilizing software programs to post and disseminate news content, maintain and improve UB websites, monitor news media, and other duties.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to deans, professors, students and other members of the university community.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who keeps close tabs on local, national and international news, as well as the rapidly evolving digital media, technology and communications landscape. They will be comfortable working across multiple digital platforms and content formats and demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt as audience behaviors, communication tools and industry best practices evolve.

This is an on-campus position with the option for a hybrid work modality, subject to university policy.

About University Communications

Under the Vice President for Communications, the Division of University Communications (UC) is responsible for providing strategic leadership for institutional communications initiatives and practices, including internal communications, issues management, marketing and branding, trademarks and licensing, visual and editorial storytelling, crisis communications, and media relations for the University at Buffalo. UC is highly visible, and its communications products are the public face of the university for many audiences. University Communications' activities are closely aligned with the strategic priorities and mission of the university and are focused on five primary objectives:

1. Strengthen and amplify UB's global reputation as one of the nation's leading public research universities, increasing awareness and understanding of that distinction among key audiences.
2. Build pride, affinity, and engagement within the university community in support of UB's leadership priorities.
3. Protect and safeguard UB's reputation and operational continuity through proactive issues management and effective crisis communications.
4. Increase awareness and consideration among prospective students and families by positioning UB as an exceptional choice for talented students seeking opportunity at a leading public research university.
5. Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive university culture and environment.

UC strives to integrate and align communications vehicles and associated disciplines, and provide strategic direction and best-practice counsel for communicators across the university, calling for a continual need to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the organization and across institutional channels.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of full-time experience as a professional communicator in higher-education, agency, corporate, nonprofit or news media settings
• Significant experience developing content for news and web communications, researching stories, and interviewing subjects
• Must have significant writing experience, experience with web technologies, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working strategically and independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred major or concentration: Journalism, English, Communications, or Public Relations

Our University Community

Prodig+
No

Executive Position
No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range
$66,000 - $72,500

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit three professional writing samples that best represent your range.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Nancy Varner

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Business Office Manager

Contact's Email
njvarner@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-4609

Posting Dates

Posted
07/30/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants
08/13/2026

Deadline for External Applicants
08/28/2026

Date to be filled
11/09/2026

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant