Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleInformation SpecialistRequisition NumberRE52948Working TitleDepartment Name3R100:PR and Strategic CommunicationsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level41Salary Range$15.83-25.30/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsExtended periods in front of a computer workstation; performing repetitive motion tasks; and ability to travel across campus for meetings, etc.ShiftMonday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.; may participate in an on-call rotation.Job SummaryPerform and consult on public relations functions for assigned areas of the university. Produce news releases, feature stories, and advisories for media relating to assigned coverage areas. Pitch stories from assigned campus coverage areas to appropriate media. Required to serve as member of 24-hour on-call team for UK HealthCare and the general campus.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExcellent communication skills. Strong writing and storytelling skills. Public relations experience preferred.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply02/03/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of public relations/media relations experience do you have at a higher education institution?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Please describe your experience working with local, state or national media contacts. What was your role of responsibility?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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