• Develops and maintains a comprehensive list of press, media, and community communication mediums; writes, produces, and distributes press kits, feature stories, public service announcements, and other items.
• Conducts media relations efforts and establishes and maintains relationships with key media personnel.
• Works with the UWLP Associate Director over research to correctly interpret and convey research findings for the media and public.
• Writes, edits, and distributes electronic and printed marketing communication materials.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes multiple communication plans that support the UWLP’s initiatives and strategies, including “A Bolder Way Forward” (BWF).
• May assist in the development and implementation of special events and promotional activities.

• Assist with planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of social media marketing strategies to expand awareness of the UWLP/BWF and share research, resources, and events with a wider audience.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy – lead and monitor the day-to-day social marketing and engagement activities, including the creation and execution of a content calendar and creation and execution of large-scale engagement campaigns.
• Assist with the production, editing, and use of digital media and graphics.
• Help evaluate the success of social media campaigns, posts, and performance.
• Stay up-to-date with social media best practices and technologies.
• Supervision of student employee when applicable, volunteers, and coordination with all college and departmental social media managers.

• Assist with the production of marketing materials such as brochures, folders, pull-up banners, posters, and year-end reports.
• Assist with the production of resources such as infographics, handouts, and other materials.

• Schedule and prepare podcast guests, draft podcast scripts, and oversee podcast recording.
• Develop video content for promotional purposes and project initiatives.

• Assist with website design and strategy.
• Assist with website content and creation, particularly blog posts.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field; and four or more years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience managing news and media relations.
• Knowledge of multimedia production, programming, and editing from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of the elements and principles of design.
• Mid-level experience with online media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Proven results executing social media marketing campaigns.
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising social campaigns and content that engage, inform, and motivate.
• Ability to perform content moderation in a professional way.
• A willingness to learn techniques for making digital content accessible.

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field; at least six years of experience in related field; and demonstrated connections in Utah’s public sphere.
• Established connections with media members and groups in Utah.
• Knowledge of and involvement in women’s efforts and groups in Utah.

• Knowledge of women’s groups, interests, and topics in Utah.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail along with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as be self-driven to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of journalism, marketing, and branding principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of design for print publication, including crop and bleed, resolution, and color requirements.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• An understanding of various social media platforms, how to use them, and what audience is likely to be reached on them.
• Comfort with Adobe Creative Suite tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience using video and audio editing tools.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements and how to meet them.

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• At least one sample each of your writing and graphic design skills. You can either provide a file at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile under "Documents 1-10" or links to online content you have produced
• Contact Information for Professional References
• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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