(CASUAL) Publication and Communication Specialist

Description
Title: (CASUAL) Publication and Communications Specialist

Hiring Unit: Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy

Position: CASUAL Hire

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: July 9, 2024

Closing Date: Continuous, first review date: 07/15/24

Salary: $1,600/month

Full time/Part time: Part time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin July 2024, or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 6 months

Duties

Write and edit articles and do layout for DKICP communications.

Collaborate with DKICP for student organization and alumni stories, with faculty for updates.

Supervise printing and distribution, and posting on website.

Prepare/deliver information for release orally or in writing to the media and general public.

Advise administration and faculty in the College on media relations and serve as college liaison to UH Hilo's University Relations to assure that messages are consistent and work products are coordinated.

Work closely with the Dean and Executive team to develop strategies for disseminating information to public and private stakeholders.

Plan and develop promotional materials for Dean reports, messages, articles, web copy, etc. to achieve the College’s goals.

Develop public relations strategies and messages designed to advance the College’s goals and improve its image.

Maintain and update digital database of photos and periodically communicate their location with others in the College.

Chief editor of the annual College magazine.

Responsible for final authorization on: all news releases, stories and articles to media; publicity and promotion; special events; UH Hilo Today column; news conferences.

Develop and maintain contacts with media, community leaders, public relations personnel to advise the Dean on opinions affecting College; serve as spokesperson for all media inquiries to Dean’s office.

Identify, solicit and prioritize stories, photographs, functions and events, create layout, direct design.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in English/Journalism and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in English/Journalism; or equivalent education/training or experience.

Considerable editorial background in news organizations as well as universities, including vetting and developing sources, as well as working with upper administration on end product.

Demonstrated experience in project management working with internal and external teams on results‑based materials.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with digital media, branding, and familiarity with health care and education topics.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Inquiries: Rae Matsumoto, rmatsumo@hawaii.edu

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