Juggle a variety of projects, demonstrating ability to move
quickly on short-term needs while making progress on longer-term
goals.
Demonstrate strong news judgment and writing skills.
Increase public visibility by developing and facilitating
relationships with key campus and public constituents, including
but not limited to academic units, campus leadership and local,
regional, state, and national media.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education
and experience
- At least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge
and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or Communications or
equivalent direct experience.
- At least 3 to 5 years experience in journalism and/or public
relations and digital communications.
- Strong news judgment.
- Sound knowledge of editorial and journalistic principles and
respect for deadlines.
- Experience in digital content strategy.
- Excellent storytelling skills.
- Availability to respond to occasional after-hours situations on
short notice.
- Technical knowledge of major social media platforms.
- Familiarity with using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram
and LinkedIn in a professional setting.
- Superior interpersonal, written and oral communications
skills.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with
administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, benefactors,
media and other key constituents.
- Ability to exercise reasonable judgment, often under intense
deadline pressure.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proven track record of producing high-quality digital media
content.
- Creative problem-solving ability.
- Ability to proactively identify communications opportunities
and develop supporting content.
Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established
as $53,976 - $55,000 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not
limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education,
skills, and experience, as well as organizational
requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans,
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: 9E
University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure
you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can
determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile
tile in myHR.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity
& Title IX at 816-235-6910.
