Communications Manager

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years Minimum of progressively responsible professional experience in public relations, communications, or news writing; reporting and writing news features and press releases and pitching stories to media. (Required)

• Possess expert professional-level writing and editing skills; Exceptional storytelling and demonstrated ability to produce clear and compelling presentations. (Required)

• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, including a strong sense of a good story and understanding of the topics that may be of interest to various publics and will incorporate key location messages; possess effective communication skills to initiate and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with academic and staff employees, media contacts, and the public; ability to interact with others in a direct, cooperative, and tactful manner and with a professional demeanor. (Required)

• Expert knowledge of the concepts and principles of news, media communications and media relations; must have applied expert-level knowledge and experience in Associated Press style guidelines commonly used in editorial communications industry. (Required)

• Advanced knowledge and highly experienced in editorial production such as newsrooms and magazines. (Required)

• Highly collaborative style with experience developing and implementing communications strategies successfully; possessing skills in negotiating and exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate solutions or to arrive jointly at decisions. (Required)

• Advanced research and analytical skills. (Required)

• Advanced skills and expertise in understanding and effectively utilizing all news / media mediums including broadcast news, the internet, social media and other emerging technologies. (Required)

• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple projects and perform efficiently and courteously in a fast-paced environment with a fluctuating workload, conflicting and competing priorities, and frequent distractions and interruptions. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail and in a timely manner. (Required)

• Highly skilled in managing time and meeting multiple deadlines as it relates to editorial calendars and curating newsletters. (Required)

• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgement; possess strong political acumen, advanced organizational skills, and skill to maintain strict confidentiality; ability to prioritize tasks and achieve a high level of productivity and quality; Higher education experience is preferred. (Required)

• Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, and the Web (inclusive of social media). Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software. (Required)

• Additional experience in marketing copywriting, speech writing, social media, magazine writing, photography, video editing, or other related field. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, marketing, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekend hours for news and event coverage. (Required)

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