Media Relation Officer | Uttara University

Position: Media Relation Officer, Public Relations Office

Responsibilities & Context

• Monitor all the media daily for news related to Uttara University and distribute summaries.
• Draft press releases and manage media invitations for events.
• Organize press briefings and assist visiting media personnel.
• Maintain communication with journalists and media outlets.
• Write articles, op-eds, and promotional content for media placement.
• Ensure Uttara University’s participation in interviews, talk shows, and panel discussions.
• Implement advertising schedules for the university’s public relations campaigns, before every semester.
• Coordinate PR tasks with national authorities and stakeholders.
• Handle crisis communications with prompt and well-prepared responses.
• Collaborate with the digital team to promote consistent content across all platforms.
• Track media coverage of peer universities and suggest strategies for improvement.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor degree in any discipline, Masters degree in any discipline
• Bachelor or Masters in any discipline (Journalism and Mass Communication is preferred).

Experience

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University, Public Relation Companies

Additional Requirements

• Candidates having English language skills and foreign exposure will be preferable.

Experience requirement:

• At least 2 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Strong skills in writing, editing, and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to network effectively.
• Capable of working under pressure and managing crisis situations.
• Proficient in media monitoring tools and PR software.
• Well-versed in using social media platforms and integrating them into media campaigns.
• Strong content development and analytical skills.

Read Before Apply

Special instructions:

1) Candidates must fill in the “Application Form” properly following the link:https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/ > Career > Job Application Form > “Job Application Form for Administrative Position”and submit it (printed or soft copy) along with the CV, academic and other documents as a part of the application process.Please notethat no application will be considered without this”Application Form”.

2) In case of sending hard copy applications, candidates are instructed to mention the name of the position applied for on top-right corner of the envelope.

3) In case of email, applicants are instructed to mention the applicant’s name and the position applied for in email subject.

Apply Procedure

Option 01 (Hard copy): Applicants are requested to apply with a cover letter along with a complete CV, a copy of passport size photograph and copies of all academic certificates, transcripts and experience certificates from the recen present employer by 4th July 2025 to the Registrar, Uttara University, Holding 77, Beribadh Road, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka 1230.

Option 02 (e-mail): Applicants are requested to send a complete CV along with a cover letter, one copy of passport size photograph and copies of academic certificates, transcripts and experience certificates from the recent present employer (all in one pdf file; zip file will not be acceptable) by 4th July 2025 to [email protected]

Option 03 (LinkedIn): Candidates can also apply via the Uttara University LinkedIn page.