The University of Georgia · 14 hours ago
Communications, Public Relations, and Program Coordinator
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia, a prestigious institution and the birthplace of public higher education in America, is seeking a Communications, Public Relations, and Program Coordinator. This role is responsible for managing public relations for the Department of Food Science and Technology, which includes writing news stories, coordinating media relations, and disseminating departmental communication across various platforms.
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Responsibilities
Educate and inform our partners with marketing and communication stories that encompass a multitude of media platforms
Be responsible for writing news stories, press releases, and various content for the Department for multiple outlets and platforms
Serve as a communication hub for the Department of Food Science and Technology and play a role in strategizing, producing, coordinating, and disseminating departmental communication. These efforts will include local, national, and international outreach, development communication, alumni communication, as well as recruitment materials and communicating with faculty to gather and report stories pertaining to their work
The Coordinator prepares and disseminates news releases, media packets, impact statements and social media updates as well as provides support for video and photography requests as needed
Content And Copy Writing
News stories and various content series highlighting FST students, faculty, and research
Writing, editing and proofreading copy for various editorial and marketing materials, including annual reports, academic recruitment materials, Extension marketing materials, scientific storytelling, signature event materials and other media for FST
Drafting and producing FST newsletter to be circulated among stakeholders
Seek out, research, write, edit, and fact check news articles focused on FST research, teaching and Extension programs (3-5 news stories a week)
Contribute to stories and/or features that will be published on various outlets (online and print) such as annual reports, various FST, CAES, and UGA websites, social media content, marketing materials, public service announcements, and radio/tv advertising
Media Coordination and Reporting
Work closely with Georgia, regional and national media outlets to promote FST faculty as experts for news stories and FST programs as newsworthy projects
Respond to media inquiries and direct to appropriate FST personnel. Archives projects upon completion
Proactively seek out opportunities to pitch to the media
Work with the CAES Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) and assist with international media coverage strategies
Reports weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics and analysis on top trends, stories, and press hits
Website Design and Content Development
Updating stories and news feeds as well as writing just-in-time content
Developing and maintaining FST social media participation
Development and updating presentations and promotional materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Strong interpersonal and written communications skills
Ability to write clearly for web and print materials
Some visual design skills
Project management experience
Knowledge of publication production processes: writing, editing, photography, design and print
Ability to abide by and enforce multiple deadlines for several projects
Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style guidelines and copy editing/proofreading techniques for print, online and social media
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to ensure quality, topicality and up-to-date information
Valid Driver's license
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Journalism, or related field
Two years of communications experience is desirable
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Johnson
Chief Technology Officer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Alan Dorsey
Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research
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