Communications Specialist

Position Title Public Comm Specialist - Journey Position Summary Under the direction of the Director of Executive Communications and the executive leadership team of the Office of the Provost, the Communications Specialist assists the Provost with logistical arrangements for speaking engagements and other public appearances, both on and off campus. The Communications Specialist will work in close partnership with University Communications and Marketing and the Office of the Provost. The Communications Specialist accompanies the Provost to events to provide on-site support and adherence to scheduling needs, including occasional weekend and evening engagements. The Communications Specialist provides photo and video coverage of Provost engagements and produces social media content, maintaining a robust social media presence and content calendar. The Communications Specialist also contributes to the development of remarks, personal notes, video scripts, reports, presentations, articles, briefing materials, factsheets, and web content. The Communications Specialist will also provide support for Provost’s Office websites and platforms. In addition, the Communications Specialist will work with the Office of the Provost and its affiliate units for general support as needed. Benefits UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Management Preferences Demonstrated communications experience. Strong organizational capabilities and experience in creating operational plans with demonstrated abilities for managing all details of public and private events. Experience writing for mass audiences. Proficiency in WordPress is preferred. Knowledge and understanding of a higher education environment and audiences. Position/Schedule Requirements Night work occasionally. Weekend work occasionally. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Public Communications Specialist position. Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in an unrelated field and 4 years of related experience Associate's in a related and 2 years of related experience Combination of post-high school education and/or experience in a related field to equal at least 4 years (ex. 1 year towards a related degree and 3 years of related experience) Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 8 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 7 years of related experience) None of the above #J-18808-Ljbffr