COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Location: University Of Houston

• We are hiring immediately for a COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST position.
• Address: 4700 Calhoun Road Suite 102, Houston, TX 77204  Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:  Full Time:  Open availability, details upon interview. 

Requirement: 

• Create and execute general and crisis communication plans
• Develop and write copy for newsletters, events, and programs for use online and offline, including but not limited to press releases, social media posts, budget narratives, and internal and external email communications
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communication team to develop content for paid, owned ,and earned media 
• Manage and develop key communications with clients and team leadership
• Build, maintain, and manage relationships with key media and partner organizations for information sharing and co-marketing 
• Work with university communicators to ensure coordinated promotion and facilitate information sharing
• Conceptualize and create opportunities to engage with local and national stakeholders, including key speaking opportunities
• Identify and propose internal stories to help promote awareness of the Corporation and Administration and Finance to the media and general public
• Establish, maintain, and report on relevant metrics and results for all communication programs 
• Organize and manage other special events, projects, and programs as needed
• Actively monitor the UH System Dining reputation 
• Additional duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, Liberal Arts or a related field
• Minimum of three years of related experience and/or relevant training
• Exceptional organizational and computer skills
• Highly motivated, flexible, and capable of multi-tasking
• Make sound judgments, using tact and diplomacy to respond to conflicts and problems 
• Manage a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including speaking in public
• Proven resourcefulness to work under pressure and to work with tight deadlines
• Background working with the press
• Experience with various e-mail marketing and press management software
• Skilled at establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with all levels of staff,the  Board of Directors, the university community, and the public
• Capacity to self-direct, as well as coordinate work team
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and very detail-oriented
• Strong copywriting talent with a command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Comfortable with web-based project management tools and collaboration technologies
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as needed
• A background check is required for all regular benefited positions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrists to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Able to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for an extended period
• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects

Perks:  Free Shift Meal and benefits

• Pay Rate: [[cust_StartingPayRate]] per hour.

 

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