Dept Number/Name: 0-0620-000 / Univ Communication & Marketing College Division: UCM-CommunicationsandMarketing Salary Plan: Administrative Job Code/Title: 4333 / Communications & Marketing Mgr Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Position Number: 00005416 Work Flexibility: Three days in the office and two days remote. However, the days are completely flexible. ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Office of University Communications and Marketing is the primary source for news and information about USF. The UCM team is responsible for producing and promoting university news, coordinating media relations, managing crisis communications, conceiving and implementing advertising and communications campaigns, producing university publications, and maintaining major university websites. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Media Relations, this position will work with the media on behalf of USF, help secure positive news coverage for the university, develop communications strategies to increase brand awareness, contribute to crisis communications and write content for a range of platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as backup/alternate to the Director of Media Relations, acting as a spokesperson and handling crisis communications issues. Provides media relations support and serves as a liaison university-wide. Manages daily media relations activities. Supports the development of communications and public relations strategies to advance the university's goals and increase brand awareness on a local, national and international level. Prepares content for a wide range of university platforms, including but not limited to, press releases, website news channels, social media, USF. Analyzes media coverage opportunities, prepare reports and review program analytics to identify and generate new stories that will advance the USF brand. Responds to public records requests. Provides media training and prepare university leadership/staff for media interviews. Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations, technical writing, digital media, or related field, with 4 years of experience in related positions; or a Master's degree in the fields listed above and 2 years of experience. FLSB1310 Equivalency: 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree. 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree. PREFERRED: Five years professional, salaried experience in a newsroom or public relations position. Experience in a higher education environment preferred. USF Tampa Information for Applicants This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. Job Opening Number: 37055 Posting Date: 05/22/2024 Posting End Date: 06/05/2024 How To Apply Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume. Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position. Click here for additional tutorial information. To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. 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