The University Of Denver
Senior Specialist, Media Relations
The University Of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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Job no:
497467Work type:
Staff Full-TimeLocation:
Denver, COCategories:
Marketing / Communications / Media, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office SupportDivision:
University Relations
The Division of Marketing & Communications (MarComm) aims to strengthen DU's strategic position locally, regionally, and nationally through data-driven and authentic storytelling across multiple channels with focused support on the university’s value drivers: academics and research; enrollment and admissions, athletics, and advancement. Whether through public or media relations, digital strategies, social media, print, podcast, issues or crisis management, community relations, or thought leadership and training, MarComm drives results through narratives that involve words, pictures, and design. With true understanding of and connection with our diverse audiences, we aim to foster collaborative problem-solving, creativity, and innovation.MarComm speaks with a unified, authentic, and resonant voice to strategically advance the University of Denver’s brand with four goals in mind:To promote and protect DU's reputation.To inspire students to enroll and engage.To increase inclusion.To strengthen the University.Position SummaryThe Sr. Specialist, Media Relations reports to the Director of Relations Manager and provides support within the media relations team. This position is responsible for helping to execute strategic media relations priorities in order to promote and elevate the University of Denver as a premier research institution and increase overall knowledge of the University. This position is responsible for cultivating local media and working with the Director of Media Relations to provide ongoing coordination with all departments across campus.Essential FunctionsInterface with media outlets, manage requests and proactively pitch stories.Establish and maintain relationships with journalists locally.Work closely with Director of Media Relations to provide support to DU faculty, staff, and students on media relations matters and provide media training.Work closely with the Director of Media Relations to set and achieve goals for media relations.Write media advisories, releases, and pitches.Maintain media databases and lists.Compile media reports and disseminate data.Work closely with the Director of Media Relations to maintain a comprehensive Faculty Experts list.Work with others in MarComm and across campus to ensure that DU’s best news is leveraged for media opportunities.Monitor current issues and identify trends/opportunities in the media.Work some evenings and weekends and be on-call.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to develop and deliver news on deadline.Knowledge of web-based journalism principles and techniques.Experience working in the higher education field is a plus.Extremely creative self-starter with strong work ethic, team orientation, and commitment to quality.Proactive ability to effectively set priorities, achieve goals, and measure results.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in journalism or related field.5 years’ experience in a deadline-oriented newsroom or media field, preferably as a news writer or publicist.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or relevant work experience in journalism or related field.More than 5 years’ experience in a deadline-oriented newsroom or media field, preferably as a news writer or publicist.Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work some evenings and weekends and be on-call.In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) September 6, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Grade Number:The salary grade for the position is 11.
Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $68,000 ‐ $75,000.The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference.Please include the following documents with your application:1. Resume2. Cover LetterThe University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.Advertised:
August 20, 2024Applications close:
September 06, 2024
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Job no:
497467Work type:
Staff Full-TimeLocation:
Denver, COCategories:
Marketing / Communications / Media, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office SupportDivision:
University Relations
The Division of Marketing & Communications (MarComm) aims to strengthen DU's strategic position locally, regionally, and nationally through data-driven and authentic storytelling across multiple channels with focused support on the university’s value drivers: academics and research; enrollment and admissions, athletics, and advancement. Whether through public or media relations, digital strategies, social media, print, podcast, issues or crisis management, community relations, or thought leadership and training, MarComm drives results through narratives that involve words, pictures, and design. With true understanding of and connection with our diverse audiences, we aim to foster collaborative problem-solving, creativity, and innovation.MarComm speaks with a unified, authentic, and resonant voice to strategically advance the University of Denver’s brand with four goals in mind:To promote and protect DU's reputation.To inspire students to enroll and engage.To increase inclusion.To strengthen the University.Position SummaryThe Sr. Specialist, Media Relations reports to the Director of Relations Manager and provides support within the media relations team. This position is responsible for helping to execute strategic media relations priorities in order to promote and elevate the University of Denver as a premier research institution and increase overall knowledge of the University. This position is responsible for cultivating local media and working with the Director of Media Relations to provide ongoing coordination with all departments across campus.Essential FunctionsInterface with media outlets, manage requests and proactively pitch stories.Establish and maintain relationships with journalists locally.Work closely with Director of Media Relations to provide support to DU faculty, staff, and students on media relations matters and provide media training.Work closely with the Director of Media Relations to set and achieve goals for media relations.Write media advisories, releases, and pitches.Maintain media databases and lists.Compile media reports and disseminate data.Work closely with the Director of Media Relations to maintain a comprehensive Faculty Experts list.Work with others in MarComm and across campus to ensure that DU’s best news is leveraged for media opportunities.Monitor current issues and identify trends/opportunities in the media.Work some evenings and weekends and be on-call.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to develop and deliver news on deadline.Knowledge of web-based journalism principles and techniques.Experience working in the higher education field is a plus.Extremely creative self-starter with strong work ethic, team orientation, and commitment to quality.Proactive ability to effectively set priorities, achieve goals, and measure results.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in journalism or related field.5 years’ experience in a deadline-oriented newsroom or media field, preferably as a news writer or publicist.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or relevant work experience in journalism or related field.More than 5 years’ experience in a deadline-oriented newsroom or media field, preferably as a news writer or publicist.Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work some evenings and weekends and be on-call.In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) September 6, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Grade Number:The salary grade for the position is 11.
Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $68,000 ‐ $75,000.The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference.Please include the following documents with your application:1. Resume2. Cover LetterThe University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.Advertised:
August 20, 2024Applications close:
September 06, 2024
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