| Classification Title: | Public Relations Specialist II |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. |
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| Job Description: | - Develop and execute strategies that align with institutional priorities ensuring key initiatives and leadership voices are represented in the public sphere.
- Plan produce and execute strategic social media initiatives to highlight community policing efforts and support emergency communications and agency branding.
- Work closely with social media coordinators from Business Affairs and SCM to monitor and respond to issues that arise on social media channels.
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment analyzing trends and flagging issues that may require a law enforcement response correction or strategic messaging.
- Coordinate closely with Business Affairs Emergency Management General Counsel SCM on sensitive or high-risk matters.
- Participate in strategic communications planning institutional events and other university-wide initiatives.
- Advise Command Staff on communication implications related to operational decisions.
- Serve as the official agency spokesperson for media inquiries interviews and news conferences.
- Draft news releases media statements and briefing materials to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across all public-facing communications.
- Maintain proactive relationships with local regional and national media outlets.
- Coordinate media access during events crime scenes or critical incidents while balancing transparency with security and institutional legal considerations.
- Manage public agency messaging during critical incidents emergencies or large-scale events in close coordination with Emergency Management General Counsel Business Affairs and SCM.
- Provide real-time updates across designated communication platforms.
- Collaborate with peers at other universities law enforcement agencies and higher education associations on best practices in crisis and issues management.
- Participate in strategic communications planning institutional events and other university-wide initiatives.
- Support internal communication by preparing agency-wide announcements newsletters and briefings.
- Work with content providers to update agency website.
- Ensure high-quality web presence and performance.
- Ensure website content complies with public records laws accessibility standards UF branding and legal guidelines.
- Provide media relations training and guidance to agency personnel.
- Other assigned duties as directed
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| Expected Salary: | $53000 - $69700 |
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| Required Qualifications: | Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. |
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| Preferred: | Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience.
Experience as a Public Information Officer at a law enforcement agency or higher education is preferred. Alternatively demonstrated ability to manage communications during critical incidents involving emergency responders handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately and effectively engage with media and the public to maintain trust and ensure public safety.
The ideal candidate will possess: - Experience in managing one or more serious crises in a large organizational setting.
- Experience in crisis communication with knowledge of Incident Command System and Risk Management practices.
- A commitment to always be available for emergency communications duties including nights weekends and during university closures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical competencies and general knowledge of digital platforms for professional use.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide strategic counsel and collaborate across disciplines.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and to demonstrate leadership when called upon.
- Ability to remain calm and professional and adapt quickly under intense stress.
- Journalism background (print digital or broadcast) is a plus.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
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| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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Required Experience:
IC
Classification Title:Public Relations Specialist IIClassification Minimum Requirements:Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.Job Description:Develop and execute strategies that align with institutional priorities ensu...
| Classification Title: | Public Relations Specialist II |
|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. |
|---|
| Job Description: | - Develop and execute strategies that align with institutional priorities ensuring key initiatives and leadership voices are represented in the public sphere.
- Plan produce and execute strategic social media initiatives to highlight community policing efforts and support emergency communications and agency branding.
- Work closely with social media coordinators from Business Affairs and SCM to monitor and respond to issues that arise on social media channels.
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment analyzing trends and flagging issues that may require a law enforcement response correction or strategic messaging.
- Coordinate closely with Business Affairs Emergency Management General Counsel SCM on sensitive or high-risk matters.
- Participate in strategic communications planning institutional events and other university-wide initiatives.
- Advise Command Staff on communication implications related to operational decisions.
- Serve as the official agency spokesperson for media inquiries interviews and news conferences.
- Draft news releases media statements and briefing materials to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across all public-facing communications.
- Maintain proactive relationships with local regional and national media outlets.
- Coordinate media access during events crime scenes or critical incidents while balancing transparency with security and institutional legal considerations.
- Manage public agency messaging during critical incidents emergencies or large-scale events in close coordination with Emergency Management General Counsel Business Affairs and SCM.
- Provide real-time updates across designated communication platforms.
- Collaborate with peers at other universities law enforcement agencies and higher education associations on best practices in crisis and issues management.
- Participate in strategic communications planning institutional events and other university-wide initiatives.
- Support internal communication by preparing agency-wide announcements newsletters and briefings.
- Work with content providers to update agency website.
- Ensure high-quality web presence and performance.
- Ensure website content complies with public records laws accessibility standards UF branding and legal guidelines.
- Provide media relations training and guidance to agency personnel.
- Other assigned duties as directed
|
|---|
| Expected Salary: | $53000 - $69700 |
|---|
| Required Qualifications: | Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. |
|---|
| Preferred: | Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience.
Experience as a Public Information Officer at a law enforcement agency or higher education is preferred. Alternatively demonstrated ability to manage communications during critical incidents involving emergency responders handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately and effectively engage with media and the public to maintain trust and ensure public safety.
The ideal candidate will possess: - Experience in managing one or more serious crises in a large organizational setting.
- Experience in crisis communication with knowledge of Incident Command System and Risk Management practices.
- A commitment to always be available for emergency communications duties including nights weekends and during university closures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical competencies and general knowledge of digital platforms for professional use.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide strategic counsel and collaborate across disciplines.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and to demonstrate leadership when called upon.
- Ability to remain calm and professional and adapt quickly under intense stress.
- Journalism background (print digital or broadcast) is a plus.
|
|---|
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
|---|
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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Required Experience:
IC
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