Communications Generalist

Department Summary

University Communications drives the University of Oregon’s strategic goals through the development and implementation of comprehensive communications and marketing programs. The division manages media relations, digital communications, social media, creative design, writing, editing, strategic communications, licensing, and marketing strategy. It collaborates with departments across campus to tell the UO’s key stories, enhance its reputation, and support initiatives that showcase academic and research excellence while promoting student success.

Position Summary

The Communications Generalist works as part of a team of designers to design high-quality marketing, branding, and communications materials for the university. This work includes designing for digital, social, web, video, print, and environmental. The Communications Generalist will serve as a brand ambassador, working closely with the UO Communications teams and colleagues.

Minimum Requirements

Three years of experience as a public relations representative

for an organization which involved gathering information, writing and / or producing materials, presenting information

to the public, handling public relations, preparing press releases, and interaction with the news media. At least

one year of this experience must have involved participating in planning and administering an organization's public

relations program.

A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a closely-related

field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience but will not substitute for the one year of

specialized experience.