University of Utah is hiring: Public Relations Specialist in Salt Lake City

Working Title: Assistant Athletics Dir - Strategic Comm (Football)

Job Grade: E

FLSA Code: Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule Summary: M-F, varied schedule including nights and weekends.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Summary: The University of Utah is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications to serve as the lead communications contact for the football program. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of media relations, access to the program, head coach, staff, and student-athletes, as well as shaping the strategy around image, messaging, and storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Publicity, message development, and storytelling strategy for the Utah Football program.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relations with local and national media.
• Producing or collaborating in the creation of content for website and digital media.
• Co-managing social media accounts and planning content calendars.
• Generating feature content and unique coverage for UtahUtes.com.
• Supervising student workers and statistical crews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management, or a related field.
• Three years relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Significant experience working with news media in collegiate or professional sports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office suite.

Preferences:

• Minimum of five years in a college athletics or professional sports communications office.
• Experience in public relations work or the print/digital/electronic news media preferred.

Additional Information: This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in diverse settings. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Information: University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu