Location: Fayetteville,NC, USA
The Office of Strategic Communication (OSC) is looking to hire a public communications content creator to fulfill an 11-month commitment beginning in August/September of 2024.
The Public Communications Specialist will be detailed to work in the Fayetteville State University Department of Athletics and report to the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations. This role will be the department liaison for athletics media and the OSC. The specialist will assist Athletic Media Relations with pre-game and post-game stories, game broadcasts, features, and the maintenance of the athletic department's website, and social media to promote the University's 12-sponsored sports, student-athletes, and coaches across traditional and emerging media communication vehicles.
Description of Work Continued: Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, or related field is required.
Knowledge skills and abilities:
* A familiarity with college sports and the ability to write coherent press releases and sports stories.
* Must be available for the majority of fall, winter, and spring sports, including evenings and weekends.
* Ability to travel and work flexible work hours are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Must have experience with social media platforms specifically, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok,YouTube and LinkedIn.
* Creative and collaborative with strong work ethics and willingness to learn new and innovative approaches to social media.
* Professionalism, including the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
* Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with great multitasking skills.
* Excellent writing, editing(photo/video/text) presentation and communication skills.
* Must be able to work independently as well as team oriented.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase see resume.
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Other Information
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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