Communications & Public Relations Coordinator

About the role

The University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) seeks a Communications & Public Relations Coordinator to manage the communications and public relations for the institute. Responsibilities include media relations, development of printed and digital media, full editorial responsibility for the website and the Skidaway Campus Notes, and interfacing with SkIO faculty, staff, administration, campus partners, and general public.

Responsibilities

• Produce news releases and articles for use by SkIO and UGA websites, news, and other media.
• Initiate and promote news coverage of SkIO research, academic programs, etc.
• Cook up interaction between SkIO faculty and news media, and support SkIO faculty in their interaction with reporters.
• Function as external affairs point of contact for SkIO.
• Respond to media requests for expert interviews or other news coverage needs.
• Provide the majority of content for, and edit and publish quarterly Skidaway Campus Notes newsletter.
• Maintain SkIO website, and social media presence (ex. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube accounts).
• Shoot and edit still photographs for use in news articles, newsletters, etc. and for use by outside news media.
• Photograph head-shots for SkIO website (faculty, staff, students).
• Shoot and edit video for use in promotional materials and by outside news media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Web management/WordPress experience preferred.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

40 hours per week, work times will vary as needed. Infrequent but regular event coordinating and hosting required.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact:

• Name: Karie Ann Neukomm
• Email: karie.neukomm@uga.edu
• Phone: 912-598-2443