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Job Title: Communications Specialist II

Company Name: University of Central Florida
Salary: USD 23.00
Job Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Job Type: Full time
WorkPlace Type: On-Site
Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
Required Candidates: 1 Candidates
Job Description:

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

College Of Business

UCF College of Business is leading the charge into the next generation of business and education. Established in 1968, UCF College of Business offers degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and executive levels. All programs, as well as the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting, are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The Opportunity

The Communications Specialist will research, write, and edit news stories about College of Business programs, events, faculty, students and other activities for the college's newsletters, website, podcast, and social media, as well as UCF publications and website, local, state, and national media outlets. The specialist will pitch stories to local, state, and national media and provide information and expert sources for reporters. The specialist also will create and publish content (stories, photos, videos, etc.) on the College of Business website and other digital channels, including the college's social media platforms. This position is located at the UCF Main Campus with 25% travel time to Daytona required.

Responsibilities
 

  • Conducts interviews, researches, writes, and produces news stories about college and university research and other activities in Associated Press news style for dissemination to local, state, and national media outlets and the college website. Serves as a liaison to the university community in gathering, evaluating, and editing information related to university news.
  • Pitches stories to local, state, and national media by phone, e-mail and in person, and acts as point of contact for reporters and editors, providing information, resources and experts as requested. Creates, edits, and distributes content on behalf of the college, including news releases, campus messages, talking points, web stories, social media posts and podcasts.
  • Assists in planning and managing the dissemination of College of Business and UCF news. Supports marketing and promotional efforts for the College, including digital campaigns, email marketing and event support. Gathers information for and maintains College of Business media experts guide, helping to ensure it is updated and accurate.
  • Works with other units throughout the campus and within the division of Marketing, Communications and Admissions as needed to produce, edit, or evaluate news copy and digital content.
  • Assists in updating the college's and university's websites with news stories, photos, videos, and other content.
  • Will be required to travel to Daytona State College with 10% of their schedule estimated for travel in a month.
  • Assists in tracking media coverage for the College of Business, including the quantity and quality of media placements, staff interactions with media and other assessment metrics.
  • Tracks social media engagement, campaign, and podcast performance across the College's digital platforms.
  • Performs other duties as assigned within job scope.

     

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications
 

  • Strong writing and verbal skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
  • Experience with social media platforms.
  • Knowledge of the university and its operations.

     

Additional Application Materials Required

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter and a resume.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Special Instructions To The Applicants

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working At UCF Has Its Perks! In Addition To Helping Drive Change And Having a Positive Impact By Supporting Our Students, Staff, And Faculty, UCF Offers
 

  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
  • Retirement savings options
  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
  • Education assistance
  • Flexible work environment
  • And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.

     

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

College of Business Administration (CBA) - Communications and Marketing

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some evening and weekend work may be required as necessary.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-19-2023-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

 

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