Media Relations Specialist

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Art + Art History + Design has an opportunity for Media Relations Specialist to join their team. Reporting to the Director of the School of Art + Art History + Design (SoAAHD), the Media Relations Specialist is responsible for leading strategic communications initiatives that strengthen the School's visibility, reputation, and engagement with key audiences. This position develops and implements communication strategies, advises leadership on communications, and creates compelling content that advances the School's mission and brand. Working closely with faculty, staff, alumni, the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) marketing team, University partners, and the broader arts and design community, the Media Relations Specialist serves as a key communications liaison and cultivates relationships that amplify the School's impact and accomplishments. This is a 100% FTE hybrid remote position. The office location is the Art building, on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing or similar field.
3 years marketing and/or communications experience with increasing scope and responsibility.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write for different media and different audiences.
Proven ability to work on a team as well as independently.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and adhere to specific deadlines and goals.
Experience with mass email clients and social media platforms.
Experience with photography and/or videography.
Familiarity with HTML and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with Marketo, Cvent, Trumba, SmugMug, and Mailchimp.

Nice To Haves

An interest in the disciplines of art, art history, and/or design.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and produce content for the School website, social media, quarterly e-newsletters, press releases, event promotions, faculty/student/alumni profiles, feature stories, fact sheets, award nominations, and other communications
Serve as the School's communications liaison with the College of Arts & Sciences communications team and represent the School at communications-related meetings.
Ensure consistent messaging, editorial standards, and brand identity across print and digital communications.
Manage the School website, ensuring content is accurate, current, accessible, and aligned with School goals and coordinate website improvements and technical updates with CAS web team.
Coordinate with photographers, a student designer, and other creative contributors to produce high-quality visual content.
Manage 1–2 student employees to support website & digital communications.
Other duties as assigned