Communications Specialist
University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045Work at University of Kansas
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Position Overview:The KU School of Law is seeking a Communications Specialist to assist in communications and promotional activities for the law school. The Communications Specialist helps tell the KU Law story through the law school’s website, blog, social media channels and publications. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer, strong proofreader and creative storyteller who has experience in graphic design, website management, photography and video creation.Writing, Marketing and Communications Support (45%):Write news releases, features and blog posts on a variety of subjects, including law school programs, student/faculty/staff accomplishments, alumni profiles, etc.Write, report and conduct research for stories in the KU Law Magazine and other publications produced by the school, the university and others.Create, source and manage content for the KU Law Blog, including writing, editing and graphics.Routinely contribute ideas and content for websites, social media, newsletters and other school, university and external publications as needed.Maintain relationships with various law school offices and programs to develop messaging and generate content for internal and external audiences.Track rankings, accomplishments and media coverage of the school, faculty, students and alumni for cross-channel promotion.Assist with designing print and electronic materials as needed.Assist with the ongoing development of the law school’s strategic communications plan.Website Maintenance and Multimedia Communications (35%):Maintain and manage content on the KU School of Law website, in collaboration with the Director of External Affairs.Oversee website and social media analytics and produce regular reports.Identify and assist with opportunities to produce multimedia pieces for KU School of Law platforms.Assist with management of social media channels, including editorial calendar for social media posts.Produce e-newsletters for law school centers and programs on a consistent schedule.Continually analyze the effectiveness of digital communications methods and recommend enhancements.Event Support and Marketing (20%):Attend and contribute to events team meetings and event planning sessions.Develop promotional materials for School of Law events.Lend support at events and public relations activities hosted by the school.Assist with taking photographs and/or video as required for events and activities.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English or relevant field.Minimum of 1 year of related experience.Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by prior work or classwork.Preferred Qualifications:Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Experience developing, reporting or writing feature stories and news coverage.Strong computer skills, preferably with experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.Experience creating and managing content for social media platforms.Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Occasional after hours work may be required.Application Review Begins:
03-Sep-2024Anticipated Start Date:
30-Sep-2024Additional Candidate Instructions:A completed application consists of:Completed online application.A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and an assessment of your skills.Resume.A list of three professional references.A writing sample.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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