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Writer/Copy Editor

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635

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Job Description The Bergstrom Real Estate Center is located within the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. The Center supports the real estate educational programs, students, and faculty of the College through its member activities, scholarship and endowment funds, research, and sponsored industry events. The Writer/Copy Editor, under the direction of the Research Director, will contribute to the content published by the Center and oversee the contribution from other writers. This person will collaborate on article topics, guide contributing authors, write some articles, and edit completed works. This position contributes communication skills to meet the goals of the Center’s constituents, including students, real estate professionals, faculty, and staff.

Manage publication content development

Work with the Research Director to identify, develop, and assign topics

Coordinate article production to meet deadlines

Support and oversee the activities of student writers

Manage content delivery to the publication designer

Write articles for print and online delivery

Work with Research Director to write technical reports

Write feature and departmental articles for Due Diligence magazine

Participate in the development of new digital designs

Contribute to online presence through web content, news posts, social media, and info‑graphic

Review and edit content prior to publication

Help students construct well‑organized articles

Edit article submissions for content, structure, and style

Work with publication designer to ensure error‑free final products

Communicate research findings

Assist student instruction on writing and communications techniques

Share results at Bergstrom Center events

Present findings to the real estate industry

This position works independently and as a team member on major projects agreed upon with the Research Director and in general support of the Center. The individual in this position is expected to perform on own initiative, given limited direction. The position reports to the Research Director and may receive direction from the Center’s Executive Director. The Writer/Copy Editor may oversee student and staff activity on specific projects but will not have evaluation responsibilities.

Supervision of this position will be daily interaction and occasional status meetings with verbal or written instructions as needed.

Normal work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sometimes, hours will vary during Center events and as needed to complete time‑sensitive projects.

There also may be occasional travel to meet Bergstrom Center goals as needed.

Expected Salary: $50k to $60k salary range; based on experience.

Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Reporting, Editing, or Journalism experience

Working knowledge of MicroSoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with web design, social media, or info‑graphics (such as Tableau)

Interest in the business and real estate fields

Advanced degrees and professional designations

Special Instructions to Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume before the deadline. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Higher Education

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