Public Relations Officer I

Job Title
Public Relations Officer I


Requisition Number
RE52067


Working Title
Senior Research PR Officer I


Department Name
3R100:PR and Strategic Communications


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs.



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm



Job Summary

The Senior Research PR Officer 1 will report jointly to the Director of Research Communications and the Director of Medical Campus Public Relations & Strategic Communications. This position is responsible for promoting research at the University of Kentucky to internal and external audiences by creating content for news releases, videos and podcasts. Also, pitching research-related stories and research experts to local, regional and national media reporters and outlets. This position also serves on a team of primary editors for daily and weekly news distribution sites produced by UKPR and provides communications strategy for content and publications.

Strong writing skills, knowledge of AP Style, and copy-editing skills required. Candidates must also possess strong organizational skills to handle assignments that involve many different areas across the university with varying deadlines.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Word, AP Style Knowledge, Publisher/Adobe/PowerPoint



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Degree in Journalism/PR/Marketing or related area.



Deadline to Apply
11/05/2025


Our University Community

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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.