Manager, Public Relations and Social Media

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

• 5 years of related professional social media and public relations experience

• In-depth knowledge of social media and digital platforms

• Experience developing and implementing earned media and social media campaigns

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team

• Ability to effectively collaborate and work in a team environment

• Self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the innate drive to learn and pick up new challenges

• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders

• Ability to think strategically and creatively

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with journalists

• Professional experience in the health care industry

• Experience presenting to large groups

• Experience working in a large organization

• Master’s degree desired.

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

 Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.