Information Specialist 2
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17775 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22432 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
DEFINITION
Perform writing and editing assignments in the development, preparation, and dissemination of communications material.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class have responsibility for writing and editing communications material which requires special knowledge as well as initiative and judgment. Work independently under general supervision.
TYPICAL WORK
Gather background information by research and personal interviews and write newsletters, brochures, publicity releases (radio, TV, newspapers, etc.), proposals, speeches, memoranda, etc.;
Provide liaison between client, publication, and production personnel to arrange for distribution of communications material;
Translate statistical reports, research documents, abstract concepts, and verbal directions into prose and pictorial form;
Edit copy to check for appropriateness of style and accuracy of material;
May perform photographic duties;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts’ Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field, AND two years of writing/editing experience. Additional full-time writing/editing experience may substitute, year-for-year, for educational requirements.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
02/07/1973: New Class
12/14/1973: Revise Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
05/01/2000: New to CSA
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion