Communications Specialist (7477U) - Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity

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The Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) is a premier research and collaboration hub dedicated to building secure digital futures. Housed at the School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley, CLTC was founded in 2015 to build bridges between cutting-edge academic research and real- world industry and policy needs. Our approach is built on two key pillars: first, to focus on the future of digital security and second, to expand who participates in this field. Our public-private partnerships, research programs, and outputs help decision-makers act with foresight, and our students and alumni represent the next generation of leaders in cybersecurity technology, policy, research and practice.

The Center for Long Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) has multi-faceted marketing and communications needs. The Communications and Events Specialist ensures that the Center's research and scholarship on digital security reaches various audiences via multiple channels including academic audiences, policy-makers, industry leaders, and civil society partners. The Communications and Events Specialist also supports the Center's role as a convener and our fundraising function through marketing and outreach to current and prospective donors and supporters.

The First Review Date for this job is: January 6, 2026 - Open Until Filled

30% Independently oversees a comprehensive communications programs, including written, visual, digital, and electronic communications. Manages all external-facing communication channels including 4+ social media channels and groups, print media (fundraising marketing materials, swag, and event materials), website architecture, design, and content (news articles, event marketing, and landing pages), and e-mail marketing (a bi-weekly newsletter, an annual report, and various short term email campaigns).

30% Plans and implements events and functions that support the Center's research and program goals, including symposiums, conferences, webinars, speaker series, salon dinners, luncheons and VIP briefings. Drafts talking points and "run of show" briefings for events. Manages invitation lists and registration and provides onsite and/or online support for events. Coordinates with external event planning vendors and other vendors.

10% Manages the CLTC website, including recommending and implementing website upgrades and usability and design improvements. Leads day-to-day maintenance and updates to the website including creating news and events pages, blogs and other content. Writes content and creates graphics for the website. Manages external web development vendors.

10% Works in partnership with Center leadership and external public relations vendors to clarify and position the Center's brand and value within the context of the evolving research and educational landscape. Works with Center leadership and vendors to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communications plans and / or projects.

10% Implements CLTC's digital media strategy including managing CLTC's social media accounts, creating editorial content for social media posts, overseeing plans to grow CLTC's social media audiences.

5% Represents the Center in campus communications groups and collaborates with campus partners including the School of Information, CDSS, Public Affairs, UDAR, and other departments' communications leads.

5% Consults with and supports the internal communications needs of Center research staff, including creating templates and visual assets, advising on communication plans and strategy, and developing and implementing various campaigns.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the communications function in a research setting, including strategic communications planning across multiple channels and multiple audiences.
• Proven ability to implement communications strategy, including ability to effectively direct technical staff and contractors, or personally perform technical work.
• Knowledge of CLTC and its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure. Strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in cybersecurity and AI security research, education and technology policy.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
• Proven ability to work on several tasks simultaneously. Skill at responding effectively to priorities and setting deadlines.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style and punctuation and advanced skills to write clear, lively, engaging, and effective copy in a variety of styles appropriate to multiple target audiences including academic audiences, policy-makers, industry leaders, civil society partners and the general public.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Canva and Wordpress for publishing, image handling, and web production.
• Proven ability to provide end-to-end logistical and operational support for small and large events, including managing budgets, working with external vendors and creating effective runs-of-show.

• Experience leading marketing and communications in higher education or non-profit setting.
• Experience using CRM software, Salesforce preferred.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $82,800 to $116,300 yearly ($6,900 to $9,691.67 monthly); the full salary range for this title is $82,800 to $149,800 yearly. This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. This position is FLSA Exempt and paid monthly.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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