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Title: Content Specialist

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 83R000 - Communications and Brand Management

Division: 3R1000 - Communications and Brand Management

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details: This position is telework, with four days on campus and one day telework per week.

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 45

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Elise Russell

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Content Specialist will work closely with team members to write content that advances EKU's message internally and externally in press releases, publications, news sources and other utilized channels of communication. The candidate will accomplish this by organizing, prioritizing and composing compelling content that enhances EKU's strategic direction and goals, promoting and protecting the EKU brand and promoting its faculty, staff and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Requires proficient knowledge of principles and practices of PR writing and curating content for digital and traditional content.

Experience: Two Years of experience or education may substitute for experience.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 75% - Coordinates EKU’s communication content by writing, editing, publishing and distributing articles, press releases, media advisories and other content; preparing internal and external communication upon leadership request; and monitoring EKU’s media coverage. - (Essential)
• 15% - Curate, edit and disseminate the EKU Today digital newsletter. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supports the office function by completing other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.