Georgia State University, Department of University Relations (Atlanta, GA)

Company: Georgia State University, Department of
University Relations
Position:
Public Relations Specialist/speech writer
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: $45,000 to $50,000
Ad Expires:
January 15, 2009
Job ID: 1003642

Description:
A highly responsible public relations posiiton responsible for conducting research and developing speeches, remarks and greetings; presentations; and other persuasive materials to support the public functions of the president of the university and other senior administrators. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field and two years public relation, journalism or communication experience; or a high school diploma or GED and six years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of five years of communication experience as it relates to speech writing, reporting and research. Excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines extremely important.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An application, resume, cover letter and writing samples, specifically speeches, opinion pieces, letters are required for consideration. Finalists will be required to research and write a 10-15 minute speech. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Salary rate: $42,000-$50,000

All applications must be submitted to Georgia State University's employment office at https://jobs.gsu.edu.

To apply click the Create Application link at left, then follow the directions.