Indiana University
Public Relations Manager (Communications Generalist)
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Indiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.
The IU School of Medicine Dean's Office of Strategic Communications and Visual Media manages internal and external communications, including public and media relations, marketing and branding. The team also oversees and provides training and support for digital platforms, including the website, social channels, email messaging and more. This office seeks to unify communications for IU School of Medicine and deliver clear, consistent messages at a statewide level for all core audiences, including current and prospective faculty, students, staff, alumni, donors, community members and industry partners.
Job Summary
Department-Specific ResponsibilitiesDevelops and executes earned media strategy that elevates and protects the IU School of Medicine's reputation among key audiences, including journalists, legislators, prospective faculty and students, and the public.Proactively pitches news and experts to local and national journalists and serves as the school's primary contact for media inquiries.Writes and coordinates approval of press releases, media advisories, blog stories, etc. and related photo and video assets and posts them to the newsroom website and other media distribution channels.Manages schoolwide public relations calendar, often coordinating announcements and media pitches with school and university level colleagues, as well as external partners.Tracks media coverage for reporting purposes.Researches, identifies, and builds relationships with relevant local and national journalists.Leads media trainings for faculty, staff and students, and regularly provides public relations guidance to communications colleagues across the school.Helps manage the school's public-facing photo and video library.Identifies new public relations ideas and opportunities in support of the school's 2030 Strategic Plan.General Responsibilities
Independently creates basic and complex communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or functional area within department and in support of departmental goals and objectives; communications may be interdepartmental; staff, faculty, or student-focused; or external.Responds to inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and creates communications coverage for relevant initiatives, events, and programs.Prepares communications timelines and shares progress of communications toward relevant deadlines with manager, team members, and other relevant constituents.Regularly monitors relevant social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty.Utilizes various communications software programs and delivers communications in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.May provide guidance to lower-level Communications Generalists.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related fieldWORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in relevant fieldPreferred
2 years of public relations or journalism experienceSKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrated time management and priority setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentSeeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyHighly thorough and dependableDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressurePreferred
Familiarity with media industry and AP StyleDemonstrates videography and/or photography skillsWorking Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$60,000 - $65,000 per year based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Communications GeneralistClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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The IU School of Medicine Dean's Office of Strategic Communications and Visual Media manages internal and external communications, including public and media relations, marketing and branding. The team also oversees and provides training and support for digital platforms, including the website, social channels, email messaging and more. This office seeks to unify communications for IU School of Medicine and deliver clear, consistent messages at a statewide level for all core audiences, including current and prospective faculty, students, staff, alumni, donors, community members and industry partners.
Job Summary
Department-Specific ResponsibilitiesDevelops and executes earned media strategy that elevates and protects the IU School of Medicine's reputation among key audiences, including journalists, legislators, prospective faculty and students, and the public.Proactively pitches news and experts to local and national journalists and serves as the school's primary contact for media inquiries.Writes and coordinates approval of press releases, media advisories, blog stories, etc. and related photo and video assets and posts them to the newsroom website and other media distribution channels.Manages schoolwide public relations calendar, often coordinating announcements and media pitches with school and university level colleagues, as well as external partners.Tracks media coverage for reporting purposes.Researches, identifies, and builds relationships with relevant local and national journalists.Leads media trainings for faculty, staff and students, and regularly provides public relations guidance to communications colleagues across the school.Helps manage the school's public-facing photo and video library.Identifies new public relations ideas and opportunities in support of the school's 2030 Strategic Plan.General Responsibilities
Independently creates basic and complex communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or functional area within department and in support of departmental goals and objectives; communications may be interdepartmental; staff, faculty, or student-focused; or external.Responds to inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and creates communications coverage for relevant initiatives, events, and programs.Prepares communications timelines and shares progress of communications toward relevant deadlines with manager, team members, and other relevant constituents.Regularly monitors relevant social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty.Utilizes various communications software programs and delivers communications in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.May provide guidance to lower-level Communications Generalists.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or related fieldWORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in relevant fieldPreferred
2 years of public relations or journalism experienceSKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrated time management and priority setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentSeeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyHighly thorough and dependableDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressurePreferred
Familiarity with media industry and AP StyleDemonstrates videography and/or photography skillsWorking Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$60,000 - $65,000 per year based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Communications GeneralistClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
Apply for Job
Staff PositionsSign InNew UserEnable Screen Reader Mode