Agriculture Communications Specialist

Job Title
Agriculture Communications Specialist


Requisition Number
RE48137


Working Title

Department Name
81350:Agricultural 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


5 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks a dynamic Agriculture Communications Specialist to develop, edit, and manage content that highlights the college’s contributions to Kentucky’s agricultural sectors, with a particular focus on the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center (UKREC) in Princeton, Kentucky. This role requires a strong understanding of Kentucky agriculture and effective collaboration with statewide agricultural communities to produce impactful stories. Through media relations and strategic storytelling, the specialist will support the college’s land-grant mission areas – teaching, research, and extension – and promote Kentucky’s agricultural future.

This position is eligible for hybrid/remote work and requires frequent travel within the state, particularly to Princeton, KY. We have offices in Princeton, KY, and Lexington, KY, so the office location will depend on the candidate hired. If the candidate is not near Princeton or Lexington, the position could be fully remote but will still require in-state travel.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/05/2024


Our University Community

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