Posting Details
Job Title
Agriculture Communications Specialist
Requisition Number
RE41792
Working Title
Department Name
81350:Agricultural Communications
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
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Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Long periods of sitting, repetitive motion
Shift
Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a dynamic Agricultural Communications Specialist to champion media relations and communications for all internal and external partners that serve (and support) our threefold land-grant missions: teaching, research and extension. Through storytelling, producing timely, accurate, informative and inspirational news, this position plays a critical role in helping the college secure Kentucky’s economic future in agriculture, food and environmental systems.
This position will have opportunities to partner with other creative service providers on the Agricultural Communications team including Marketing, Digital Communications and Publications. The ideal candidate will need to showcase (but not limited to) excellent writing and editing skills, visionary storytelling, multiple project management, comfortable creating and nurturing partnerships and collaborative teamwork, while balancing autonomous working . This position is essentially a triage of these main responsibilities: media relations, news and storytelling and project management.
The Ag Communications team is committed to promoting work-life balance by offering hybrid work arrangements. This position includes excellent benefits, growth and myriad engagement opportunities within the college and at the University of Kentucky. We are committed to an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and professional development. To find out more about how we support being of, for and with Kentucky, click here .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
10/05/2023
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.