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University of Kentucky · 7 hours ago

Information Specialist

positionGreater Lexington Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$15.83/hr - $25.30/hr
date0+ years exp

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Information Specialist to perform and consult on public relations functions for assigned areas of the university. The role involves producing news releases, feature stories, and advisories for media, as well as pitching stories to appropriate media outlets.

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Responsibilities

Perform and consult on public relations functions for assigned areas of the university
Produce news releases, feature stories, and advisories for media relating to assigned coverage areas
Pitch stories from assigned campus coverage areas to appropriate media
Required to serve as member of 24-hour on-call team for UK HealthCare and the general campus

Qualification

Communication skillsWriting skillsStorytelling skillsPublic relations experience

Required

BA
No experience required
None
Extended periods in front of a computer workstation; performing repetitive motion tasks; and ability to travel across campus for meetings, etc
Excellent communication skills
Strong writing and storytelling skills

Preferred

Public relations experience preferred

Company

University of Kentucky

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The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
dateFounded in 1865
location
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ca.uky.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$12.55M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Science Foundation
2024-09-16Grant· $0.91M
2024-07-22Grant· $0.77M
2024-02-22Grant· $0.87M

Leadership Team

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Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
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Gary Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President of Pharmacy Services
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