Top 28 Public relations Jobs in Knoxville, Tn

Media Specialist & Content Strategist
Knoxville Utilities Board —Knoxville, TN
- $74,700 - $119,500 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Public Information Officer
Town of Farragut —Farragut, TN
- $77,148 - $98,850 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
7d
Public Records Coordinator, Division of Communications and Marketing - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Project Manager - Office Of Communications & Marketing - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- University
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
3d
Public Affairs Manager
Centrus Energy Corp. —Oak Ridge, TN
- $76,010 - $126,683 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Writing skills
Project Manager - Office Of Communications & Marketing - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- University
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
3d
Public Records Coordinator, Division of Communications and Marketing - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Communications and Events Coordinator
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee V —Knoxville, TN
- $45,000 - $47,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Post Graduate Public Relations Fellow
Ripley PR —Maryville, TN
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Office
- Analysis skills
Donor Events Manager
Zoo Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $58,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
2d
Vice President of Marketing, Events, Sales and Communications
Zoo Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
2d
Assistant Director of Communications, Division of Communications and Marketing - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- University
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
10d
Professional Relations & Community Outreach Specialist
beBright —Knoxville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Communications Specialist
Type One Energy —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Quick Apply
4d
Local Store Marketer (Turkey Creek)
Texas Roadhouse —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Director of Communications, Division of Communications and Marketing - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- University
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
10d
Media Relations Specialist
Ripley PR —Maryville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Marketing
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Community Relations Director - Independent Senior Living
The Villages of Farragut —Farragut, TN
- From $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Digital Marketing Specialist
APTIM —Knoxville, TN
- $36.00 - $40.87 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Community Ambassador - Society 865
Landmark Properties Management, LLC —Knoxville, TN
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
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Media Specialist & Content Strategist

Knoxville Utilities Board -
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$74,700 - $119,500 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Benefits from day one

Qualifications

Photography
AP style
Client inquiry handling
Content writing
Driver's License
Newsletters (communication methods)
Productivity software
Editorial guidelines
Journalistic writing

Full Job Description

Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F, including evenings & weekends as necessary

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: The Media Specialist & Content Strategist serves as KUB’s primary public spokesperson and leads communications for emergency preparedness and real-time incident response. This includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining relationships with local and industry media, serving as KUB’s on-camera representative in media interviews, coordinating interviews with subject matter experts, pitching news articles/segments, and writing news releases. This position serves as KUB’s Public Information Officer during large-scale emergency events and leads timely customer & public updates during smaller utility outage or operational events. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining media and emergency response resources, drafting and delivering timely updates across media and digital channels, and ensuring coordinated messaging during fast-moving situations. This position serves as KUB’s primary media contact during regular business hours and during utility outage events and incidents after hours. The Media Specialist & Content Strategist also serves as a corporate communications content writer and editor for social media, website content, mailings, newsletters, presentations, award applications, and more.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a typical office environment. Duties involve sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 10 pounds. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may
vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field such as Communications, Journalism, or Broadcasting
Five (5)+ years of related work experience
On-camera interview and public spokesperson experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines
Strong initiative and attention to detail, along with fact-finding or research experience
Skill and resourcefulness to work independently on projects in a timely manner
Ability and effectiveness to work cooperatively and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
Competency and thoroughness to maintain quality and accuracy of work
Basic knowledge of and experience following AP style guidelines and the ability to learn and follow KUB style guidelines
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
Photography skills
Availability for after-hours incident response
Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

Ten (10) or more years of related work experience, preferably in a media or public relations role
Experience with leading content strategy
Videography skills
Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Adobe inDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Experience with Canva, Hootsuite, and similar programs

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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