Job Summary
Under the direction of the senior manager of marketing and communications this position will coordinate College of Social Work marketing and communications activities by developing and disseminating various print and electronic publications and assets. Strong writing skills professionalism and an eagerness to learn are critical to this position.
Responsibilities
Communicates clearly with courtesy and professionalism in proactive and responsive communications with the College of Social Works various stakeholder groups. Plans develops and executes content for College of Social Work print magazine epublications monthly alumni emails and monthly employee newsletter. Curates list of stories and article placement. Writes and edits text for final review. Writes edits and pitches content for University of Utah publications. Pitches faculty experts and their work to specific relevant media outlets and/or journalists. Writes media releases and coordinates associated visual assets as appropriate. Receives coordinates and responds to media requests for expert commentary. Maintains CSW blog by regularly writing original content and coordinating with guest authors. Coordinates nominations of faculty for selected awards/honors/recognition. Develops and maintains web pages featuring content related to the CSW in general as well as pages overseen by the development and PR teams. Designs print and digital promotional materials including flyers newsletters social media posts and digital signage as assigned. Develops content and posts to social media on the Colleges official social media channels. Edits video from information sessions seminars etc. and uploads to CSW YouTube channel. Provides staff support and represents the College of Social Work during specific University and professional events (occasional evenings and weekends; may require travel). Other duties as assigned. Problem Solving Key problems facing the incumbent include incorporating the College/University mission into everything that is spoken written or televised on behalf of the College/University; developing and implementing effective community outreach projects and special events; and disseminating information that will ignite interest or encourage participation. This position does not have any budget responsibility and supervises staff only indirectly by giving work direction. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Journalism Public Relations Mass Communications English Liberal Arts or a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Experience in desktop publishing word processing computer networks and web page design preferred. Experience in public relations work or the print news media also preferred.
Required Experience:
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