University of Utah is hiring: Public Relations Coordinator in Salt Lake City

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Job Summary

The Public Relations Coordinator supports the museum's strategic communications priorities and statewide initiatives. As a highly valued member of our team, they will work to ensure consistent local media coverage of NHMU, strive for national news mentions, act as the primary media liaison for the museum, and support partnerships with key stakeholders – including city, county, and state stakeholders. The museum seeks an individual with public relations experience, proficiency with AP Style, knowledge of modern media, creativity in storytelling, and a drive to engage a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases promoting the museum, its programming, exhibitions, and events for distribution.
• Compile press kits with relevant photos, videos, spokesperson bios, and video opportunities.
• Conduct media pitching and follow‑up communications for various museum initiatives, with PR agency support.
• Collaborate with content experts to surface media opportunities.
• Act as a media spokesperson for the museum, including on‑camera TV interviews.
• Develop key messages and talking points for museum staff in preparation for media appearances.
• Provide occasional media training for museum staff.
• Escort museum staff for off‑site media appearances.
• Welcome and escort media members on site at the museum, including early‑morning, evening, and weekend visits.
• Oversee social media influencer relations.
• Compile regular reports evaluating earned media, including reach and advertising value equivalence.
• Manage the museum's website press room for posting and archiving media kits and press releases.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to monitor a PR services budget and track spending during the fiscal year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications, English, Liberal Arts, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Preferred experience: desktop publishing, word processing, computer networks and web page design, public relations work or print news media.

Preferences

Preferred applicants should have experience writing and distributing press releases, knowledge of AP Style, experience representing non‑profit or community organizations, and strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate has a passion for museums and natural history, is excited to help achieve ambitious, strategic objectives, and approaches projects with enthusiasm.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43813B
Full‑Time or Part‑Time: Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Primarily onsite at the Natural History Museum of Utah; must attend occasional early‑morning, evening, and weekend events.
Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $31,600 to $44,900
Close Date: 1/11/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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