Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number: | 122098 |
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Title: | Coordinator |
Functional Title: | Science Writer/Media Coordinator |
Category Status: | 33-Exempt Regular |
Applicant Search Category: | Staff |
University Authorized FTE: | 1.000 |
Unit: | SPHL-School of Public Health |
Campus/College Information: | Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. |
Background Checks | Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. |
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The School of Public Health (SPH) communications office seeks a full-time media relations coordinator and science writer with experience pitching and writing news and feature stories to join its team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, inspired and detail-oriented; enjoys working collaboratively; has a strong interest in public health science; and can execute multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. As media relations coordinator, the successful candidate will find and facilitate news stories with a variety of external and internal media outlets, helping spokespeople ensure accurate, clear, and timely messaging is delivered to the public and other audiences. As a science writer, the successful candidate will also produce news and feature stories about SPH faculty, staff, students, alumni, research and events. The stories will be distributed via university, school, department and research center websites, publications, videos and social media. The science writer will ensure that content is informative, engaging, understandable, and coordinated across the college units and the university. The science writer will assist at press events, as needed, and will assist the communications team with special projects and events. The SPH communications office produces research press releases, news stories, feature stories and videos for units across the college; publishes a regular newsletter; manages media relations; maintains an active social media presence; produces marketing materials for student recruitment; and manages alumni event communications. |
Benefits Summary | Top Benefits and Perks: Exempt Benefits Summary |
Minimum Qualifications: | Education: Bachelor’s degree. Experience:
Knowledge, Skills. & Abilities:
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Preferences: | Preferences:
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Additional Certifications: | |
Additional Information: | Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three references, and three plain language writing samples. |
Job Risks | Not Applicable to This Position |
Physical Demands | Ability to sit and stand for extended periods. Able to lift, crouch, walk, and maneuver through groups. Visual acuity and manual dexterity to manipulate graphics and communications materials and view computer screens for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to work after hours on an occasional basis. |
Posting Date: | 01/17/2024 |
Closing Date: | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Best Consideration Date | 02/02/2024 |
Diversity Statement: | The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. |
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