The Medical Campus PR Officer position is responsible for promoting medical and research initiatives and patient stories and is the primary liaison for Markey Cancer Center highlighting the initiatives, success stories and achievements of faculty, staff and patients. This includes creating content for news releases, newsletters, blogs, video scripts, podcasts and social media. Also, pitching stories to reporters with an emphasis on working with national media. This position also serves a member of the 24-hour on-call team for UK Public Relations and Strategic Marketing responding to media calls for patient information or crisis situations on campus.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Excellent communication skills. Public relations experience.

None

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.