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East Carolina University         

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST-JOURNEY
Vacancy #: 002160
Salary Range: $29,743-$55,741
Closing Date: 05-23-2015

The Brody School of Medicine Communications specialist will develop communication strategies for Brody School of Medicine, will act as the internal communications manager, will coordinate BSOM social media and will handle media relations for the School of Medicine. 

Work in this class involves performing a range of a public communications and/or marketing related work in an agency or public university setting. This work involves both internal and external communication efforts including market, material, and project research; planning, developing, and managing special events and fundraisers; and planning, designing and managing programs and projects. Work includes developing and delivering promotional and informational materials through a variety of communication media. Employees are responsible for the interpretation and dissemination of technical or program specific information through a variety of communications mediums in order to stimulate interest in programs, events and activities in an agency or public university. This work may include: writing and editing news and informational materials as well as graphic design and production of materials; preparing and disseminating news releases and feature stories through various media outlets; public relations activities that involve directing a broad communications program; developing and managing print, electronic, broadcast, and/or Web-based content; and leading/directing staff. Work may include developing and recommending communication strategies. Work involves initiating, developing, and maintaining working relationships with key internal and external individuals and organizations.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (preferably a master's degree) in marketing, English/journalism, or a related communications field 

3 to 5 years of marketing, communications, media or public relations experience 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Creative thinking and problem solving skills 

Familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems, HTML, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop. Experience managing websites preferred 

Ability to work effectively with multiple individuals and manage several projects at once  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is subject to the Career Banding Salary Administration Plan. If candidates are not identified at the Journey level, management may consider candidates at a lower competency level. Pay will be commensurate with applicant's competencies as well as budget, equity, and market considerations. 

Salary Grade Equivalent: 69 (for reduction-in-force priority purposes only)  

 

Additional Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must complete a candidate profile or staff application (see "Application Types Accepted" below) online via the PeopleAdmin system. In addition, applicants must submit the documents requested in order to be considered for the position.  

Application Types Accepted:

Application (SPA and CSS only)  

Applications must be received in the Department of Human Resources by the closing date of 05-23-2015 to be considered. Please submit an online ECU application for vacancy #002160 to ECU Human Resources at www.jobs.ecu.edu.

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Visit this job posting at ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=78055  

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