Senior Digital Public Information Lead Arctic Research

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is hiring a Social Media Public Information Officer to serve as the premier digital voice of Nanook Nation. You will lead high‑visibility, multi‑channel campaigns, shaping stories that translate Arctic research into engaging content across platforms.

Based in University Advancement, this in‑person role works closely with executive leadership to amplify major initiatives, manage crises, and guide campus‑wide digital strategy with bold, accessible storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience leading digital communications or social media strategy for a large organization.
• Proven track record managing multi‑channel social media strategies and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑channel digital campaigns for the university and amplify major initiatives.
• Test emerging social technologies and leverage enterprise social management tools and analytics.
• Translate Arctic research into viral, accessible content and guide campus‑wide digital communication strategy.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape UAF’s institutional identity and public narratives.

Skills

Social media strategy

Crisis communications

Multimedia storytelling

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Meltwater

Job description

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is hiring a Social Media Public Information Officer to serve as the premier digital voice of Nanook Nation. You will lead high‑visibility, multi‑channel campaigns, shaping stories that translate Arctic research into engaging content across platforms.

Based in University Advancement, this in‑person role works closely with executive leadership to amplify major initiatives, manage crises, and guide campus‑wide digital strategy with bold, accessible storytelling.