Media Relations Specialist

Title: Media Relations Specialist

Department Org: University Communications - 111430

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: Main Campus - Administration

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:15 End Time: 5:00

Posted Salary: $43,000 - $48,000

Float: No

Rotate: No

On Call: No

Travel: No

Weekend/Holiday: No

Job Description:

The media relations specialist serves as a primary liaison between The University of Toledo and local, regional and national media. Responsible for telling UToledo’s story, this position promotes UToledo news and initiatives via both external and internal communication outlets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, political science, business, philosophy or a related field.
• Minimum of three years previous experience as a reporter, public relations officer, communications specialist or related career.
• Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and website, email campaign and blog software required.

• Strong writing, storytelling, editing and proofreading skills, including knowledge of and ability to adhere to Associated Press and University style guidelines.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to speak on behalf of the institution.
• A high degree of professionalism, strong work ethic and ability to handle confidential and sensitive materials are required.
• High proficiency in project management, attention to detail, prioritization of work and organizational skills required.
• Experience working in a large complex organization is preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight time constraints and periodic high-volume circumstances.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and available outside of normal business hours as required to respond to urgent matters at all times of the day and/or on scheduled days off.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.