Social Media and Public Relations Specialist

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Social Media and Public Relations Specialist

Veterinary Medicine | College Administration

The Social Media and Public Relations Specialist in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s supports the college’s mission by advancing its visibility, reputation and engagement through strategic media relations and social media efforts. As a member of the Strategic Communications and Marketing team and the college’s Advancement team, this position plays an integral role in supporting alumni relations, fundraising initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Working collaboratively across the college and university, the specialist develops and manages compelling, audience-focused content that tells the college’s story and strengthens relationships with key audiences, including current and prospective students, alumni, donors, Veterinary Medical Center clients and the broader public. This role contributes directly to amplifying the college’s voice, promoting its mission areas and reinforcing its position as a model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine.

The successful candidate is a proactive communicator and thoughtful strategist who is comfortable working with faculty, staff and students, manages multiple projects simultaneously and actively seeks opportunities to elevate the college’s profile. This position offers broad exposure to communications and marketing functions within a complex academic and clinical environment.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in creating and managing engaging content across various digital platforms.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong understanding of brand voice and messaging.
• Experience with social media marketing and using Sprout Social and other tools.
• Experience in media relations, including pitching stories, responding to media inquiries and coordinating interviews.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals.

• Experience working in higher education, academic medicine, health care or a clinical environment.
• Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools for social media and digital content performance.
• Experience supporting advancement, fundraising, alumni relations or donor communications.

$51,500.00 - $67,250.00 per year; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Veterinary Medicine Academic (0136)

Regular

40 hours per week, first shift

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.