Public Relations Specialist I

Utah State University
Minimum $45,000. Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Feb 08, 2026
Public Relations Specialist I Requisition ID: 2026-9913 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Marketing & PR Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Engineering Department: Dean-Engineering Advertised Salary: Minimum $45,000. Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The College of Engineering at Utah State University invites communication professionals to join our marketing and public relations team. The Public Relations Specialist creates editorial and promotional content that reflects the College of Engineering's reputation as a premier organization dedicated to teaching, research, and outreach. This is a writing-intensive role that requires highly developed communication skills. The specialist frequently interviews faculty members, researchers, and students across a range of disciplines to develop information assets for news blogs, articles, marketing materials, social media, and more. Ideal candidates have excellent interpersonal and storytelling skills and can manage a consistent workload of writing tasks. The specialist works with guidance from the Marketing Director and is part of a communications team which includes a full-time graphic designer, a full-time social media producer, a full-time web developer, and student assistants. This position is located in the Dean's Office of the College of Engineering. The job is fun and dynamic, and our work environment is relaxed and inclusive. The role is full time and 100 percent on-site at the USU Logan campus with regular Monday-Friday scheduling. Remote/telework work is not available for this role as it requires consistent, in-person engagement with the campus community. Responsibilities 1. News and Information News Blog: Produce high quality, consistent blog entries about academic success, research, student life, college and university news, engineering news, faculty success, college prominence, and other highlights that fortify USU's position as a leader in engineering education Develop a storytelling strategy that elevates USU and the college's strategic communication goals Email Newsletters: Coordinate the production of email marketing content to various audiences, including alumni, students, faculty, industry, media, community, and government groups Alumni Magazine: Lead the production of an annual alumni magazine that features engaging stories about the college and its alumni Dissemination: Develop and execute a strategic dissemination plan that amplifies and disseminates your storytelling to more audiences, such as influencers, thought leaders, and relevant news media organizations 2. Marketing and Recruiting Support In collaboration with the recruiting team, provide support for recruiting initiatives targeting prospective students and prospective faculty members Develop copy for use in web pages, brochures, documents, marketing collateral, video and audio scripts, emails, and everyday communications 3. Special Events and Advancement Support Develop communication assets that support special event programming and university advancement operations, such as fundraisers, alumni gatherings, guest speaker series, press conferences, commemorations, student events, community outreach events, etc. Qualifications Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience Preferred Qualifications: Two years' experience in a professional media production environment such as a newspaper, radio or TV station, professional content creation, or similar experience at an advertising or creative agency Experienced in storytelling: You find new and engaging ways to attract readers, and you are comfortable interviewing people and finding the right voice for each story. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Accountable and professional: You research, fact-check, and proofread your content. You take ownership of your work and are proud that it reflects the best of the university and College of Engineering. Driven and curious: You want to succeed in this role. You study the work of your peers and aspire to create increasingly relevant and engaging content. Superior knowledge of contemporary writing conventions Familiarity with Associated Press writing style Excellent communication, presentation, and writing abilities Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management Ability to use Canva and Adobe tools Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Either a link to an online portfolio of your work OR three writing samples to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile in 'Other Documents' If including a link to an online portfolio, please provide the URL Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Minimum $45,000. Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. Employees are regularly required to sit and often use repetitive hand motions. College/Department Highlights The College of Engineering at Utah State University is a regional leader in teaching and research. We are home to the highly renowned Utah Water Research Laboratory and the National Science Foundation-sponsored ASPIRE Engineering Research Center for sustainable electrified transportation. Each year, our college welcomes an average of 2,000 undergraduates and 350 graduate students from across Utah and around the globe. The college offers five ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering degrees, an ABET-accredited computer science degree, and 17 accredited graduate degree programs. In 2025, the college generated $56 million in research expenditures. Our award-winning faculty regularly secure competitive funding, and our students excel at national design and scholarships challenges. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . About the Region U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. updated 04/2024 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9913/public-relations-specialist-i/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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