Information Specialist

Job Title
Information Specialist

Requisition Number
RE52948

Working Title

Department Name
3R100:PR and Strategic Communications

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
41

Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Extended periods in front of a computer workstation; performing repetitive motion tasks; and ability to travel across campus for meetings, etc.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.; may participate in an on-call rotation.

Job Summary

Perform and consult on public relations functions for assigned areas of the university. Produce news releases, feature stories, and advisories for media relating to assigned coverage areas. Pitch stories from assigned campus coverage areas to appropriate media. Required to serve as member of 24-hour on-call team for UK HealthCare and the general campus.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent communication skills. Strong writing and storytelling skills. Public relations experience preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
02/03/2026

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