Communication Specialist
KUER
Salt Lake City
,
Ut
Application Deadline: Friday, Jan 31, 2020
Description
Job Summary
Works with senior managers of marketing and fundraising teams to plan and execute public relations, fundraising and other internal and external communication strategies. Effectively develops content and information that convey the achievements, people, programs and initiatives of KUER and reflects the station’s brand and audience.
Responsibilities
•Plans, coordinates and executes effective communications for the marketing and fundraising departments of KUER , which align with the institutional goals and mission of the station
•Develops marketing content for use in print, visual and online media, including but not limited to: press releases, social media, publications, newsletters, videos, blogs, etc.
•Develops fundraising content for use in print, online media, including printed distribution, on-air, newsletters, etc.
•Consistently manages multiple deadline driven projects on a weekly and monthly basis
•Produces content representative of differing voices and personalities
•Assists with the editing of multiple projects, including but not limited to, website, grants, proposals, direct mail pieces, and digital text
•Collaborate with KUER news staff on station style guide
•Other duties as assigned
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalency; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience which includes fundraising, grant and publication writing, planning and implementing special events and programs and a successful track record in raising donations is preferred.
Required: Resume, Cover Letter, and one of the following Writing Samples: Press Release, Marketing Newsletter, or Solicitation Letter
Preferences
•Strong writing and copy editing skills
•Expertise in web and newsletter production
•Familiarity with and ability to execute Associated Press, APA and MLA writing styles
•Demonstrated understanding of a nonprofit media environment and fundraising strategy
•Ability to work effectively with people throughout a large organization
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Required: Resume, Cover Letter, and one of the following Writing Samples: Press Release, Marketing Newsletter, or Solicitation Lette