Position Information

Job Title               Coordinator, Public Relations

FLSA Status         Exempt

Posted Salary Range        Commensurate with experience.

Advertising Summary      Excellent Benefits Package

Employment Status         Full Time

Department        Marketing and Communications

Job Summary   

The public relations coordinator supports the communications and media relations needs for academic units and provides multimedia content and planning within the Division of Marketing and Communications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities   

Ability to successfully pitch and place news stories and create engaging content across all media

Proficient in and adaptable to new technology including production management and team collaboration software

Mastery of AP style

Ability to meet deadlines is required as is the ability to work in a rapid response, team environment

Project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines are a must

Verbal communication skills; an open, collaborative approach; and ability to maintain confidentiality are necessary for success in this role

Demonstrated experience in researching topics, interviewing and writing varied news and feature stories as well as pitching and placing news stories are essential

A desire to develop professionally and keep abreast of developing trends in communications is required

Essential Job Functions

Advises and provides support on projects that are deemed shared priorities of the university and academic units that comprise the communications team

Advise administrators, faculty and staff on effective communications and media relations

Develop communications plans and creative briefs for major initiatives

Work collaboratively with other units in the Marketing and Communications department on multi-media projects and initiatives

Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications   

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.

Licensing and Certifications         

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas 

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds       Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds      Occasionally

Travel    Occasionally

Extended Work Hours     Occasionally

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Unofficial Transcripts

Writing Sample

Letter of Recommendation (Professional)

Letter of Recommendation (Personal)

Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents

Multi Media