Multicultural Content Writer

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Mar 27, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Multicultural Content Writer
Union Level
Department	University Strategic Communications
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201303981P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule	M-F normal work hours; weekends and evenings may be needed.
Position End Date
Open Date	03/26/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Join University of the Pacific's dynamic Strategic Communications Team as the Multicultural Content Writer. This inaugural role will support Pacific's storytelling efforts and expand outreach to Spanish-speaking audiences through writing, translating, content development, and media pitching. Reporting to the Senior Director of News and Media, this position will work closely with members of the Strategic Communications team and campus partners to create bilingual content for the newsroom, web pages, social media, print collateral and other platforms. The multicultural writer will be supported by other members of the campus community who speak and write in Spanish to ensure content reviews, accuracy and support systems. A key focus area for this position will be to support a special project to translate educational and financial resources and content for prospective students and families. The Multicultural Writer will also help to identify and compose stories in Spanish and do outreach and maintain relationships with Spanish speaking media. The Multicultural Content Writer will ensure Pacific's messaging is inclusive, accessible and resonates with Spanish-speaking communities. This position is located on the Stockton Campus. It is not remote. The Multicultural Content Writer position is partially funded by a 12 month grant with the potential to make it a permanent position once grant funding has expired. This position has the flexibility to be full time for 12 months, or part time for 24 months.
Essential Functions	Develops, writes and translates news stories, social media content and web pages for Spanish-speaking audiences. Supports media pitches by creating Spanish-language materials to expand Pacific's outreach to Spanish-speaking media outlets. Identifies and crafts stories, research and information from Pacific that is important to the Spanish-speaking communities in California. Identifies media opportunities in Spanish-speaking markets and collaborates with the Senior Director of Media Relations to pitch stories and coordinate interviews. Working together with the faculty lead on Translates content for prospective students and their families, such as financial aid resources and college-preparedness materials. Collaborates with team members to ensure website content, print materials, signage and video productions reflect accurate bilingual translations. Provides verbal translations for video content, social media and other conversational content. Engages in community outreach efforts that align with Pacific's mission, specifically targeting Spanish-speaking communities. Ensures all communications reflect the university's values and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ensures all content adheres to university editorial standards, branding guidelines, and accessibility standards. Performs other related duties as needed to support the Strategic Communications team. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, Spanish, or related field. Native proficiency in Spanish and English with strong writing, speaking and translation skills. Five (5) years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications, particularly in bilingual or multicultural contexts.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working for or with Spanish-speaking media outlets. Experience working in the field of education, particularly higher education. Published professional writing in Spanish and English. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in and standard office environment, with exposure to normal temperatures and light. May require extended periods of sitting with repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer and phone. Occasional standing, walking. Infrequent climbing stairs, walking across campus, bending, stooping, kneeling, or reaching. May be requested to lift up to 25 lbs. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed during standard business hours. Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range	$90,000 grant. 1 year FT/2 years PT. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.