Public Relations Specialist

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing for the David Eccles School of Business. Plans and implements a public relations program that disseminates news about The David Eccles School of Business or department events, research achievements, and personality profiles to the local and national media and communities. Strong writing skills required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• three years relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills also required.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with local media markets and knowledge of statewide, regional and national media preferred.
• Five years experience as a public relations practitioner or related field may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and implements an effective internal and external public relations program designed to keep the public informed of the programs and achievements of the School of Business or assigned department.
• Develops content and design of all publications and on-line media.
• Develops and fosters relationships with members of the media.
• Prepares and distributes news releases, story ideas, photographs and videos tomedia representatives and other University constituencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees