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　　Benefits of Working at UNCW

　　Want to become a soaring

　　UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of

　　UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at

　　UNCW or any other university within the

　　UNC System. In addition,

　　UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one

　　UNCW course each summer session.

　　As a full time employee,

　　UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our ,and the , many of which are offered free of charge.

　　Recruitment Range$49,487 - $58,477

　　Vacancy NumberS02334

　　Position TitlePublic Communication Spec

　　Working TitleMedia Relations and Communications Specialist

　　Competency LevelJourney

　　Home DepartmentOffice of University Relations - 25800

　　Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

　　The mission of the Office of University Relations is to strengthen brand identity and increase local, regional and national awareness of the

　　UNCW mission; enhance internal communications between administration and faculty/students and among cross-departmental colleagues; and to support the university through engaging messaging, dynamic digital and print collateral, and vibrant photography and video productions.

　　OUR collaborates with members of the

　　UNCW community to promote key university initiatives, research and achievements.

　　CollegeChancellor - 25000 College

　　College/School Information

　　University Information

　　The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,

　　UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,

　　UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-

　　BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university's efforts to advance research and sch larly activities have earned

　　UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

　　UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

　　Location of WorkplaceMain UNCW Campus

　　Brief Summary of Work for this Position

　　The Media Relations and Communications Specialist is responsible for the following:

　　Researching, conceptualizing, writing, and distributing press pitches, news stories, and releases; informing local, regional, and national media about university achievements, including faculty, staff, and student achievementsCoordinating news conferences and special eventsMonitoringUNCW-related media mentions and producing coverage reportsWriting short and long-form articles forUNCW Magazine and other publications; maintaining media distribution listsResponding to media inquiriesManaging emerging media issues with potential impact to the universityContributing to internal news distribution; constructing and disseminating messages to campus and media during emergency incidents and supporting crisis communication systems for campusCollaborating withOUR staff to plan promotional photography, video, and multimedia projectsCreating content for web platforms and contributing to social media platforms on an as-needed basisThis position may supervise student internsMinimum Education and Experience Requirements

　　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, professional skills and experience

　　Bachelor's degree in communication, creative writing, English, journalism, professional writing, or a discipline related to the area of assignmentAt least three years of progressive experience in media relations specifically, with an agency or large public or private organizationExperience supervising students and internsExperience writing and editing using Associated Press Stylebook guidelinesMedia training (of executive leadership) experienceRequired Certifications or licensure

　　N/A

　　FTE1.0 (40 hours per week)

　　Months Per Year12 Months

　　Work DaysMonday - Friday

　　Work Hours8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

　　Type of PositionPermanent

　　Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

　　Position Number1215

　　Job Posting Date01/16/2024

　　Posting Close Date01/30/2024

　　Number of OpeningsSingle Incumbent

　　Special Notes to Applicants

　　Please include three work samples with your online application: