What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Spec,Sr position at The University of New Mexico?
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico's Communication & Marketing (UCAM) department seeks a dynamic Public Relations Specialist to execute various institutional-wide communication and public relations initiatives designed to enhance the university's ties to its internal and external constituencies. This position reports to the director of University News and Communication, organizes, coordinates, and oversees public relations activities within the communications department, positive relations with the public, and the print and electronic media. Develops and oversees content creation, dissemination of press releases and media communications, calendars, special promotions, and general information on related activities and events.
This position requires excellent narrative writing and editing skills and the ability to research and source information from multiple perspectives. To incorporate these elements into a compelling narrative, the successful candidate will have a working knowledge of multimedia technologies, including video, audio, photography, social media and web skills.
The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :
- Work in a flexible "newsroom" environment, coordinating and contributing to university communication by identifying, writing and pitching multimedia stories internally and externally, especially for assigned University "beats."
- Build and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and students, especially in assigned school, college, or departmental beats, including Undergraduate Research and Design and Graduate Studies.
- Provide content, both written and visual for print and electronic publications, including UNM Newsroom and other publications as relevant.
- Write for online as well as print audiences, and be able to edit content using AP Style.
- Contribute to promotional and informational publications, research, writing and editing.
- Conducts media relations efforts; establishes and maintains contacts with key media personnel; develops and implements press conferences, photo sessions, and press / media events.
- Manage the UNM community calendar of events for internal and external use.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified candidates must be self-starters, able to work in an integrated marketing and communication team environment and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates must be able to interact well with a diverse faculty, staff and student population professionally and productively, and create positive work relationships across campus and within UCAM.
Additional Requirements CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentUniv Communication & Marketing (248A) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusExempt PayMonthly : $4,073.33 - $5,000.00 Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.
