Communications Strategist for a Preeminent Liberal Arts Undergraduate Program

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Chicago Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Strategist to join our team at the University of Chicago College. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in increasing recognition of the College as a leading liberal arts undergraduate program within a global research university.

The Communications Strategist will play a key role in executing the College's communications initiatives, supporting earned media efforts, and developing content for the College's website and social media channels. This position reports to the Director of College Communications, Associate Dean of the College.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective media relations strategies to secure coverage of the College and its priorities in news outlets.
  • Research and write feature articles about student life, academics, student achievements, and news for the College website.
  • Update the College's public calendar and social media channels.
  • Assist with other areas of communications in the College and its partners as needed.
  • Distribute mass emails of major announcements and facilitate email communications between the Dean of Students office and College students and families.
  • Continuously build higher-level knowledge of the University, processes, and customers.
Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. 2-5 years of experience in journalism, public relations, or communications is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, news judgment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

The University of Chicago offers a competitive salary of $75,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing other related work as needed and will be required to submit a background check that includes a review of conviction history.



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