General Summary:
The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing communications projects, media and public relations efforts, and other public information activities to enhance the university’s visibility, reputation, and engagement with key stakeholders. The incumbent will consult on a regular basis with faculty, staff, and students who are involved in newsworthy activities and will plan, assign, and/or write stories, edit, and produce compelling content for print, web, and other platforms. In association with the director and assistant director of communications, the senior communications specialist will assist with media efforts, including developing news releases for print, broadcast, and electronic media.
The incumbent will participate in strategy and message development for both internal and external communications priorities for the Chancellor’s Office and the university, and will also be responsible for highlighting coverage of the university to internal and external audiences via reports to the board of trustees, a campus newsletter, news clips, postings to the website, and other platforms. The incumbent will monitor the use of social media to supplement the university’s news operations. The senior communications specialist will assist in the execution of the university’s communications plans and will assist the communications director with research and other communications activities.
The successful candidate will also assist with public information efforts, helping to shape and disseminate campus emergency communications and respond to media during crisis events. The incumbent may also share on-call responsibilities during non-business hours. The incumbent will manage at least one direct report (full-time employee) as well as student interns throughout the year/semesters.
Examples of Duties:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, journalism, communications, or public relations, and a minimum of five (5-7) years of experience in communications, public relations or journalism. The incumbent may be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends, and on occasion be on-call during non-business hours.
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Application Instructions:
Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.
Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.
Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link:
Grade: 32
This is an exempt union position.
UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.eduor 617-287-5150.
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