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Posted: 21-Mar-25
Location: River Falls, Wisconsin
Internal Number: 10683
Working Title: Public Relations and Media Specialist
Appointment Type: Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable
FTE: 100
Position Summary:
Plans, prepares and disseminates institution-related publicity and good-will information to the public and other external entities in support of the institution's strategic communication goals. The position involves strong content creation skills and ability to strategize with campus leadership. As it relates to public-facing communication for the UWRF Chancellor, including development of time-sensitive messaging and community relations, this position will work closely with the Chancellor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (English, communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field preferred) and 3-5 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills including writing, storytelling and research skills; able to draft and edit content quickly and accurately; able to clearly present messages across various media platforms (news releases, bylined articles, social media content and marketing collateral).
- Thorough knowledge of Associated Press (AP) writing style.
- Proficiency to edit/proofread own work and work of department employees.
- Experience and knowledge in social media and the best ways to utilize each platform.
- Highly organized, proactive, detail and deadline oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of customer service; ability to prioritize and see projects through to completion.
- Experience managing both urgent, short-term projects and complex, longer-term projects.
- Knowledge of MS Office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with public relations and media management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of flexibility.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Resume
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Eryn Maloney
Eryn Maloney
Search Chair
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before April 3, 2025.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
About University of Wisconsin River Falls
Our mission is to help prepare students to be productive, creative, ethical, engaged citizens and leaders with an informed global perspective.
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