Communications Associate Jobs

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most accomplished leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.
Stanford Engineering’s Communications & Alumni Affairs team is made up of experts in clear, compelling communication that engages audiences, promotes the world-changing work of our researchers and educators, and amplifies the school’s highest reputation. Our communications span a variety of media and platforms, including news, podcast, digital publications, video, social media and events, reaching a broad audience of Stanford Engineering’s faculty, staff and students, our 75,000 graduate alumni, and the world.
To support these efforts, we seek a colleague who demonstrates not only outstanding skills and work ethic but also one who contributes positively to our team’s strong culture of collaboration, excellence, and growth-mindset.
Your Responsibilities Include

• Assist in the development of media pitches, advisories and other content for a variety of Stanford Engineering channels.
• Work with the administrative team to set up vendors for payment and to process vendor/freelancer invoices.
• Input media metrics to various tracking documents and dashboards for regular reporting.
• Assist in the development of podcast-related and other social media content.
• Review general web contact form inquiries and route to appropriate resolution.
• Assist in the production of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast. Support guest booking and scheduling/coordination; creating and reviewing transcripts and show notes; reviewing edited audio and video files of each episode; uploading new episodes to select platforms; and additional tasks as needed.
• Represent the Stanford Engineering communications team at training events and meetings with colleagues across the school and campus, to share knowledge and best practices.
• Provide general cross-functional support to the School of Engineering communications team, including coordinating (scheduling, facilitating, tracking, etc) podcast and media relations activities, facilitating publication of digital content, tracking and reporting analytics, managing communications software platforms, and other tasks as assigned.
• Conduct media monitoring and tracking, curating news for internal reporting, drafting media lists and briefings, staffing media interviews as needed, attending university-wide media relations meetings and collaborating with partners across campus.
• Assist communications team with project management on software platforms such as: Marketo, Gather Content, Dashlane, Google Drive, Asana, Muck Rack and others. Facilitate editorial projects from draft to publication, update and maintain shared editorial calendar, manage/organize shared documents, update websites, and compile media contact lists and briefings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the selection of photography, videos and other graphics for story illustrations, social media posts and other content. Occasional photo/video editing.

Education & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required)

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• May demonstrate proficiency and creative or technical ability in a particular field.
• Demonstrated planning and/or project management and organizational skills.
• Certifications and Licenses: None required
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid-eligible role with expectation for working on site Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements*:

• Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork.
• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.

Work Standards

• Professional skills: Demonstrates personal initiative and standards of excellence and accountability; must be detail-oriented and exhibit maturity, drive and resourcefulness.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Pay Range
The expected pay range for this position is $69,000 to $85,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford Is For You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

How To Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.

• Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.