Communications Toolkit

Request Services

UC ANR Publications and Strategic Communications (SC) staff ensure that your graphic design, editing, writing, video production, and still photography are professionally produced, attractive, and appropriately branded.

Design, Editing, Video, and Production Services

To request a large or small project in these creative areas, fill out the production request survey. Your response will be routed to a professional who will contact you about your project.

  • Unless you provide it on the survey, we will ask for an account number to recharge our time for producing materials that promote UC ANR programs. No recharges will be made without your approval.
  • Many projects will require a consultation meeting so we can gather details needed to provide an accurate timeline and cost estimate. This initial meeting is uncharged.
  • Projects will be completed by in-house staff or external vendors based on organizational priorities and existing workload.
  • Please provide as much lead time as possible; we have multiple projects in production at all times but will do our best to accommodate your needs.
  • This request process does not apply to UC ANR peer-reviewed publications or California Agriculture journal, which go through separate peer review processes.

Contact Director of Publishing Rachel Lee or Director of Strategic Communications Linda Forbes with any questions.

Hourly recharge rates:
Editing and editorial project management (Publishing unit): $89.52
Graphic design and illustration (Publishing unit): $83.46
Video, editing, and voice-over services: $75.07

Spanish-Language Materials and Services

Contact Ricardo Vela, Program Manager for News and Information Outreach in Spanish, for information on reaching the Spanish-speaking community. Services include writing, translation, video production, and media relations. See Contact Us for Ricardo's office hours.

Social Media Support

Contact Dora Garay, Social Media Strategist, for information on social media best practices and policy. See Contact Us for Dora's office hours.

Media Relations and News Releases

Request a news release or request media relations training using the linked surveys. Contact Assistant Director Pam Kan-Rice for more information about media relations.

Videography Training

Contact Senior Videographer Ethan Ireland to request videography training. See Contact Us for Ethan's office hours.