What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publications Relations Specialist position at Frostburg State University?
Publication Relations Specialist
Frostburg State University Marketing and Communications Department seeks applications for an exempt full-time Publication Relations Specialist. Salary is competitive and includes the robust University System of Maryland benefits package options.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Publication Relations Specialist will work with students, alumni and University departments around campus to tell the story of Frostburg State University. This position will play a vital role in creating engaging and informative content to promote FSU and its programs; highlight its students, faculty, staff and alumni; and work closely with others in the Department of Marketing and Communications to brainstorm and develop ideas and coordinate content creation efforts. This position will research relevant topics, conduct interviews, and write stories of the University community for use through a variety of channels and platforms, including social media, web and marketing materials, as well as a primary contributor to Profile. The position will also help direct and supervise videography to help tell the story of FSU, as well as marketing videos to promote the Unviersity from pre-production to post-production.
Responsibilities:
- Research, write and edit high-quality content to achieve maximum reach with various constituencies, including campus departments, donors, alumni and the community.
- Build and maintain key relationships within the University community to help cultivate stories of University constituents.
- Serve as a primary contributor to Profile Magazine
- Interview campus members to find and develop stories.
- Direct, produce and script video, including stories of campus constituents and marketing videos for promotional use through advertising, social media and web site.
- Assist with writing and editing for the web site and social media.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in communications and video production.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of journalism, public relations and communications practices.
- Excellent writing, editing and evaluation of content, structure and format for various written materials.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to the media and various other constituents.
- Experience and expertise in feature and story development.
- Understanding of donor relations and advancement strategies to direct and create content.
- Commitment to the ideals of a higher education institution.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, journalism, English, marketing or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of related experience of increasingly responsible experience in communications and video direction/production.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in communications strategy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in
public relations, journalism, English, marketing or related field.
- Work experience directly related to higher education.
About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts, and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research.
About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor mecca of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!
To Apply: Please visithttps://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) resume; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) names and contact information for three professional references.
For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by: March 26, 2025.
FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.
Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans, and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit, and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Frostburg, MD 21532 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Frostburg, MD 21532: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,000 - $65,000
