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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.
The University of Cincinnati Marketing + Communications Department is seeking a Public Information Officer for the Media Relations + Content team. The Marketing + Communications department is a comprehensive team of creatives, design and brand experts and digital interface professionals who work together on a daily basis to tell the UC story. As the unparalleled leader in experience-based learning, UC puts innovation into action ? beyond the classroom, at the forefront of invention, and in every corner of the world. And the department is here to shine the spotlight on these points of pride and the people who make them reality. The Media Relations + Content team generates top-level news and feature content for the university as well as manages outreach to the news media. Our goal is to elevate the institution through excellent storytelling and successful media placements in local, national and worldwide media. The team is plugged into top media intelligence tools to monitor the UC brand and consult with university leadership with regard to messaging.
This role requires:
Storytelling: generating content for media partners, marketing purposes and friends and family of UC. This includes informative media releases, in-depth enterprise pieces, social media content and recruitment materials, all to engage and inspire audiences and enhance the reputation of the university.
Working with the news media: forming and maintaining relationships with reporters while overseeing the best interests of the university. This includes arranging and facilitating interviews, responding in a timely manner to media requests, distributing media releases and updating distribution lists accordingly. This also involves developing, implementing and tweaking public relations procedures, as well as leading media training, for best practices/better results. Arranging or assisting with press conferences may also be required.
Assisting with marketing efforts: working closely with the marketing team to create materials and develop strategies surrounding the development of marketing campaigns.
Relationship building/multitasking: working with experts to highlight successes while also keeping university goals at the forefront of your workload. In this role, it?s important to be able to balance expectations with bigger picture targets and to find the best solutions for the university?s success.
Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and be able to quickly learn and use web programs, content management systems, media monitoring platforms and organizational tools needed for day-to-day office tasks.
Please provide three samples of your best written work.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About University of Cincinnati
HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.
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