PKY-Communications Specialist

Nashville Public Radio; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

P.K. Yonge Communications Specialist position in Gainesville, FL involves developing and managing digital and print communications, editorial calendars, and outreach materials.

The role includes leading information services, maintaining the school website, coordinating with UF communications, and supporting capital campaigns with targeted stakeholder engagement. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; strong editing, writing, and project management skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage P.K. Yonge digital and print communications; create and implement an editorial calendar; publicize information about faculty research and outreach events; prepare annual official publications; ensure brand-consistent printed materials; draft submissions for annual reports; liaison with College of Education News and Communications and Development Office; draft bid specifications and manage printing contracts; provide editing and production guidance for publications; manage alumni communications; handle crisis communications for school when needed.
• Lead and manage P.K. Yonge Information Services; design and maintain the school website; provide information and timely reports to the school community and public; distribute regular school emails; provide EduGator newsletter submissions; act as press liaison with UF communications and Emergency Management; manage social media plan; manage internal and external communications plan; draft communications for school leaders; assist with newsletters; collaborate with admissions to engage prospective students and families.
• Assist with capitalization campaigns communications; oversee production of campaign materials; engage private support for capital campaign; plan/ direct programs to enhance public participation in private support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Classification Title

Communications Specialist

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

Develop and manage P.K. Yonge digital and print communications:

• Create and consistently implement an editorial calendar to inform internal and external stakeholders
• Create and consistently publicize information about faculty research and research partnerships and outreach events
• Direct the preparation of yearly high-profile, official publications including the Florida Developmental Research School Annual Board of Governors’ Report, P.K. Yonge Annual Report
• Direct the preparation of printed materials to ensure consistency of style, presentation, and adherence to brand guidelines
• Prepare submissions for College of Education Annual Report
• Primary liaison with College of Education News and Communications and Development Office
• Prepare written specifications for bids and negotiates and administers printing contracts
• Provide technical editing production advice in the preparation of administrative publications, school publications, and policy documents
• Responsible for alumni association and School Advisory Council communication
• Responsible for school communications during times of crisis, including weather and health-related emergency situations

Lead And Manage P.K. Yonge Information Services

• Direct the design, development, and maintenance of the school website (serving both local school population and professional/research/outreach population)
• Responsible for providing information, data, and timely reports/information to the school community, the public, the press, governmental agencies
• Prepare and distribute regular school community emails (students and families, alumni, professional)
• Provide monthly submissions to the College of Education EduGator newsletter
• Act as press officer in coordination with UF central communications and UF Emergency Management
• Direct/manage school’s social media plan, adoption, and implementation
• Direct/manage the internal and external communications plan
• Draft communications for school director and principals
• Assist with preparation and distribution of regularly scheduled newsletters
• Collaborate with admissions staff to engage prospective students and families

Assist with communication and print materials for the school’s capital campaigns:

• Consult, participate, assist in the institution’s capital campaign activities
• Oversee production of capital campaign materials
• Participate on efforts to engage private support for the school’s capital campaign under the direction of the school Director and College of Education’s development officer
• May plan and direct programs to enhance public acceptance and participation in private support for the school/university.

Expected Salary

$46,000

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

Previous experience in communications; demonstrated knowledge of the strategic use of social media to promote and strengthen a brand; excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; project management experience; and proficient computer skills. Highly organized and self-directed, with strengths in prioritizing and completing tasks, and meeting deadlines consistently. Meticulous attention to detail and a strong aptitude for editing, proofreading, and ensuring accuracy and consistency across communications materials. A self-directed learner who independently accesses university resources and develops the knowledge needed to effectively manage and lead projects.