Public Information Associate (Communications Associate) - Intercollegiate Athletics

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Public Information Associate (Communications Associate) - Intercollegiate Athletics

 

Hiring Department : Intercollegiate Athletics

Location :  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1028786

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : 9AM - 5PM

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

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Public Information Associate (Communications Associate) - Intercollegiate Athletics

 

Hiring Department : Intercollegiate Athletics

Location :  Chicago, IL USA

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Requisition ID : 1028786

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : 9AM - 5PM

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

Workplace Type :  Hybrid  

Posting Close Date :  December 16, 2024

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $48,126.00 - 54,000.00 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The Public Information Associate (Communications Associate) will have responsibility for enhancing the digital presence for UIC Athletics as it relates to the publicity and media relations duties of their assigned sports. Those duties include assisting in capturing and editing video, graphic design, coordinating social media efforts, and more. In addition, the associate will assist with event recaps, media guides/record books, website maintenance, press releases, statistical record-keeping and game day operations. Other duties include the promotion of assigned sports to local/national media, fulfilling game day roles at games and events as scheduled and other duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Capture and edit video graphic design, coordinate social media efforts.
  • Assist with event recaps, media guides/record books, website maintenance, press releases, statistical record-keeping and game day operations.
  • Promotion of assigned sports to local/national media.
  • Fulfill game day roles at games and events as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, radio/television broadcasting, web/digital media, or a related field.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in public relations, journalism, social media communications, newspaper reporting, radio/television broadcasting with emphasis on production, or web/digital media.

Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

 

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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