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JLB is thrilled to be working with a sport governing body who are looking for an experience Communications Manager who will report into the Head of Communications, to come on board as soon as possible.

This could be the perfect role for you if are organised, keen interest in sport and have previously worked in crisis communication.

Desirable skills:

  • Experience in working within a sporting organisation
  • Have 3-5 years experience in communications and PR
  • Experience in graphic design and social media

Additional Information:

  • Salary: £50,000
  • Hybrid role
  • Based in London

JLB

Overview

Working under the supervision of the Director of Social Media and the AVP of Communications, the Multimedia Producer, Photography and Design will help lead the Office of Public Affairs’ efforts in visual news-style storytelling by conceptualizing, shooting and editing photos essays, as well as creating digital graphic design that drives engagement with internal and external audiences. The Multimedia Producer serves as the Office of Public Affairs’ primary University photographer and will identify, develop and tell important visual stories that showcase the work of faculty and the achievements of students, as well as document campus and neighborhood life and activities. Responsibilities include conducting research, writing descriptions and/or captions, and acting as an independent producer for projects.

Responsibilities

New York University

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FOVNDRY seeks a seasoned PR Manager to join our N. Bethesda (Rockville), MD team. This is a hybrid in-person/remote position. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and eager communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced, agency environment, is experienced in media relations, strategy, and day-to-day project management of essential PR initiatives, and has a passion for mentoring teammates and growing a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build relationships and trust with existing client contacts to meet and exceed ongoing contract deliverables and overall expectations
  • Manage day-to-day client interactions and projects for assigned accounts
  • Plan, track, and manage project and client budgets and timelines
  • Lead internal planning meetings, brainstorm sessions, and the development of integrated communications strategies and media-based communications plans
  • Manage day-to-day media relations/media requests for the company and assigned accounts
  • Employ and maintain strong media relations to shape and control communications that are in line with overall account and company objectives
  • Write compelling communications on behalf of company and assigned clients: press releases, bylined articles, blog copy, and other collateral
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop client collateral in support of initiatives across paid and organic print and digital platforms
  • As needed, handle day-to-day social media campaign management (content generation, interacting with community in real time, tracking metrics, etc.)
  • Mentor and empower teammates, elevating work developed by team members by providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment
  • Participate in generating proposals / responses for assigned accounts and new business opportunities
  • Stay on top of industry trends and continually seek training and education in new skills and tools related to your work

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7–8 years of experience supporting PR efforts in a cross-functional environment; prior agency experience require
  • 1+ years in a supervisory role
  • BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a liberal arts discipline with a strong writing foundation
  • Knowledge of AP style guidelines required
  • Established relationships with and thorough understanding of the local media landscape required
  • An understanding of the relationship between traditional public relations and the use of current online/digital technology and social media
  • Exceptional communication (written and verbal), relationship-building skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize, accountable in meeting deadlines, and a willingness to take ownership
  • Committed to upholding our business ethics and reputation
  • Public Information experience a plus

BENEFITS

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Professional and personal development program
  • PTO program, including federal holidays
  • Simple IRA with match
  • Summer Fridays
  • Team-building events
  • And more

FOVNDRY

Our client, a company in the utility/telecommunications space, is looking to hire a full-time PR focused Director of Corporate Communications – hybrid, onsite in their Virginia office 3 days a week (Tues. – Thurs.). Occasional travel to NJ/NY might be needed.

The ideal candidate is ready to be hands on with writing, has internal PR experience and is comfortable taking over social media, alongside marketing. The goal is to take the weight off of the external PR firm.

Producing editorial content is a big part of the day to day duties (blogs, social media, speeches, talking points, press releases, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with executive leadership and board of directors to develop the corporate mission statement

• Supports the VP of Communications in developing and implementing a communications strategy for the corporation that builds and maintains a positive corporate brand

• Oversees corporate communications and branding in various online and print platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and industry magazines

• Oversees the development and maintenance of the corporate website including methods to deliver message, ease of navigation, and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current and relevant

• Provides consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs

• Acts as corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media in a timely manner; composes and distributes press releases as needed

• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media

• Assists executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages

• Provides suggestions concerning graphics, clarity, distribution, and press releases to Finance and Accounting departments for preparation of the corporation’s annual report

• Develops, implements, and adheres to communications budget

• Develops, composes, distributes, and implements polices to enhance the efficiency of the communications department and to further develop the building and maintaining of a positive corporate brand

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in marketing and public relations (agency experience for internal PR or corporate communications is required)

• Editorial/journalistic style creative writing skills that are customary for corporate and external publications

• PR experience including established relationships with reporters

• Experience in the tech/telecom/utility sector is a plus (they target utilities as their customers so B2B mindset is helpful)

• Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership

• Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community

• Ability to coordinate efforts of various internal teams to present a coherent message

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

There are no direct reports starting out but the plan long-term is to grow the team.

Our client offers comprehensive benefits including a 401K match, RSUs, floating holidays, generous PTO, parental/bonding leave, health benefits etc. and a full PDF overview can be shared upon request.

Creative Circle

Leading FinTech focused agency looking for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Account Director to join their growing team.

The consultancy has gone from strength-to-strength in recent months – working with a great range of leading UK start-ups, disruptors and global businesses.

This Account Director will have the opportunity to lead on a broad portfolio of clients, and to deliver integrated campaigns; across media relations, social media, investor relations and branding / marketing.

This boutique agency has a genuinely entrepreneurial culture – and invests heavily in training and development for staff at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the next phase of growth, and to lead an ambitious team.

Excellent salary and benefits are on offer including:

  • Great work-life balance and opportunities for flexible / hybrid working
  • Competitive salary
  • In-house training
  • Fun and sociable team with busy team event calendar

Delenda Executive Search & Talent

Job Description:

An exciting multi-cultural agency, that works with top brands (i.e. Toyota, Nestle, AT&T, Universal, etc.) is looking to bring on a talented Associate Media Director. The AMD understands vision and growth, while being a team player, and leader. This person will be utilizing date and competitive sources to recommend media mix strategies, and deliver media plans, including performance-based marketing. Leading campaign strategy, planning, launch, and optimization, and performance measurement across channels, update budgets and flow charts, and bet/pitch ideas to client portfolio. The AMD will be managing and mentoring 1-2 direct reports, and working internally to align business goals and focus on media strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate a strong understanding in and knowledge of digital and emerging media platforms such as audio, connected TV and programmatic advertising

· Lead end to end acquisition campaign strategy, planning, launch, and optimization & performance measurement across digital channels with a focus on hands-on keyboard execution for paid search, display, retargeting, and paid social

· Explore media alternative and innovative planning, bet and pitch proactive ideas to client portfolio, selling, and educating both internal teams and clients.

· Update and maintain budgets and media flowcharts, reacting to changing business needs which may require plan and budget revisions on a regular basis.

· Effective communications with agency buying personnel to ensure brand needs are met and collaborate with account and production teams on creative need

· Client management and communication, be accurate and articulate with clients, and maintain confidence

·Leadership & Project Management, motivate and coach junior team members, implement ownership and proactiveness of daily tasks

Key Qualifications:

· A four year college degree or equivalent in Field

· 3+ years of relevant media experience in client side, ad agency, media agency, or programmatic/ad tech company

· Hands on experience with digital planning, programmatic advertising, social media marketing

· Technical proficiency, particularly with media systems (DV360, GWI, MRI, Nielsen (NMI), Prisma)

Bilingual in an Asian language (Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese) preferred

24 Seven Talent

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Automation Producer is responsible for the conception, development, implementation and operation of

the electronic distribution systems for the trade channel. This position is accountable for developing and supporting

booking tools — integrating information, shopping and purchasing — for travel agents and for meeting corporate

automation targets.

  • The Sr. Producer is accountable for increasing a portion of the overall percentage of trade bookings made through
  • electronic distribution tools by implementing strategies* to help lower the cost of guest acquisition and service.
  • This position has primary responsibility for supporting and improving the travel agent shopping and booking
  • experience when using Espresso, Flight Finder, VPS (Vacation package Search) and API (Application Protocol
  • Interface). Secondary systems include GDS based tools. * (These strategies are collectively derived from corporate
  • objectives and feedback from market intelligence, travel agent surveys, focus groups, sales feedback, customer
  • support activity and ongoing review of metrics).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accountable for developing the strategic roadmap for Automation.

2. Sets and meets corporate automation targets and cost savings tactics.

3. Accountable for the entire life cycle of a designated electronic product(s) to include the user experience, design

and QA.

4. Initiates new product development, manages new content including copy, assets and multi-media, and oversees

the development of site navigation and graphics.

5. Develops creative and content strategy of designated web pages by collaborating with Marketing, Global

Offices/Markets, IT, Sales, Revenue Management, Trade Support & Service and vendors. May coordinate

cross-team participation in content/features development and identifying and documenting operational impacts.

6. Accountable for developing and maintaining relationships with key partners to capitalize on automation growth

opportunities, trends, training and system optimization.

7. Accountable for meeting revenue and/or cost savings projections.

8. Coordinates with market research focus groups and gathers research as requested or required by management.

9. Designs and gathers site feedback via surveys. May be required to do competitive analyses, ROI analysis, and

feature benefit analysis.

10. Reinforces communication with IT Portfolio Manager and 3rd party technology partners; may participate in

contract negotiations.

11. Coordinates product and project launch initiatives including email, print, digital, social media, etc.

12. Accountable for user acceptance testing (UAT), and overall support and maintenance with IT, third party

partners (GDS) and other vendors.

13. Interprets marketing direction for branding and user experience.

14. Drives and is accountable for product line development, expansion and termination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required Master’s degree in Marketing

or business preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a professional and analytical role and 2 years management

experience in a comparable Internet-driven or technology development environment or industry

are required (or the equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Familiarity with e-commerce distribution models highly desirable.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.

• Must be a highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple concurrent work streams,

producing high quality deliverables while working with minimum supervision.

• Web experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities successfully.

• Ability to work in a complex, matrix environment where priorities change rapidly and tight

deadlines exist is required.

• Ability to assess, interpret and draw conclusions from complex business data and communicate

findings and recommendations to others clearly and accurately.

• Ability to negotiate successfully and resolve conflict.

• Must be organized and self-motivated, adaptable to constant change and have a strategic and

creative mindset.

• Must possess clear, concise and professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to collaborate on strategies and craft tactical solutions to achieve strategic goals.

• Ability to document or describe strategy and tactics, implementation plans, metrics, success

factors and contingency plans is required.

• Ability to propose metrics for measuring effectives of tactics and be able to understand and relate

data in way that will provide useful information for assessing and enhancing product offerings.

• Strong computer skills, including web applications, MS Office and sales database applications as

well as extensive knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Word to create and deliver executive level

presentations.

We know there’s a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions.

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We’ll hope to see you onboard soon.

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to comply with the Company’s mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The Company’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees who work from the Company’s offices or whose job duties require them to travel to our U.S. offices, ships, and/or private destinations be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are covered by this policy, you will be asked to complete Vaccination Attestation upon acceptance of this offer and upload proof of vaccination to the Company’s human resources system on your first day of employment unless an accommodation has been granted.

Royal Caribbean Group

Description

Video Producer

As Video Producer, you’ll be responsible for creating short and long form video content for a variety of video deliverables for The Guitar Center Company channels and platforms. This includes, TV & digital broadcast, Web, YouTube, and Social Media. Working in collaboration with creative and content department leads you will participate in concepting, planning, shooting, and editing.

Working with the Senior Video Producer and designated Content Producer, you will be responsible for planning video capture at shoots. This will include creative considerations as well as technical considerations including cameras, lenses, lighting, and plotting camera movement/positions. While the role requires a greater emphasis on pre-production and shooting, editing work will be required.

In short, this is a hands-on “Preditor” position. In pre-production you’ll be responsible for determining which video equipment (cameras, lenses, lights, camera support, etc.) is needed to execute a shoot. During production, you’ll be expected to light the scene, operate camera, and/or direct talent. During the post-production stage, you will be organizing footage, creating proxies, syncing media, multicaming footage, and editing.

 

 Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Senior Video Producer to plan shoots based off outlines and direction provided by designated Content Producer and/or Content Director
  • Provide creative and technical input on how we approach video capture that follow our overall Brand and Content Strategy guidelines as well as the specific vision for each video project
  • Operate cinema cameras, lighting, and grip equipment. Provides troubleshooting of video and lighting equipment; performs routine equipment maintenance; makes recommendations for equipment purchases. Transports and sets up lighting and grip equipment as required.
  • Creatively produces video content following the direction given in outline, shot list, shoot deck, or briefs and records and/or tapes audio and video segments, edits raw video, designs digital video effects, and creates graphics as needed to create finished videos
  • As needed and in partnership with our Senior Video Editor, video post-production tasks may include backing up media, reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing and exporting using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other industry standard software

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Creativity and a passion for cinematography, video editing, the role of sound and music in video, and composing videos that educate and inspire
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in professional video production with a proven record of delivering high quality polished video content
  • Advanced knowledge of professional production procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology
  • Advanced knowledge of professional video production equipment including building and operating cinema cameras, operating gimbals, extensive knowledge of lighting principles/techniques, file compression, graphics manipulation, and post-production equipment
  • Experienced and confident with use of the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop)
  • Strong storytelling skills
  • Proficient editing techniques
  • Proficiency using  DaVinci Resolve
  • Comfortable working in documentary, unscripted productions as well as following storyboard and script
  • Experience working on set and ability to lead a shoot. Work collaboratively with production team to execute based off direction given from Content and Creative leads
  • Demonstratable range in shooting and editing in various levels of production from more polished and produced multi-cam 4K+ pieces as well as rough, single camera work with lower quality footage
  • Ability to follow and craft story lines and communicate information in a captivating and enticing manner
  • An understanding of compelling composition and design
  • A keen eye for detail and a critical mind
  • Ability to work creatively with a great sense of urgency and efficiency
  • Able to take and implement creative direction and feedback effectively
  • Able to listen to others and to work well collaboratively as part of a team
  • A high level of self-motivation, commitment, and dedication
  • Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of organization and to deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Available for travel as needed to remote locations both within and outside of Southern California
  • Lift 30lbs
  • Valid California Driver’s License

Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $54,230-$72,270/yr depending on background and experience. 

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

About Guitar Center

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world’s largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

Love this gig and want to apply?

Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [email protected].

 

The Guitar Center Company

Overview

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.

Position Summary:

NRDC is seeking a Media Director, West & Midwest to work with the Communications team in our San Francisco, Santa Monica, or Chicago office. San Francisco and Santa Monica are preferred, but Chicago-based candidates will also be considered. The Media Director will help direct the public messaging and oversight of NRDC’s media team. They will oversee media staff in our Chicago, Santa Monica, and San Francisco offices and collaborate closely with advocacy, policy, legislative, and communications staff across the institution. The position reports directly to NRDC’s Senior Director of Media, and will share responsibility for setting the media strategy to help meet NRDC’s overarching communications objectives with clear attention to reach broader and more diverse audiences, enhanced brand recognition, and support a wide variety of advocacy goals. This individual must possess a strong work ethic and commitment to NRDC’s core values and mission, as well as a sharp eye for impactful messaging and strong management experience. The Media Director will manage a team that will drive media outreach, develop written materials, and advance NRDC’s vision and goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and set objectives for members of NRDC’s media team in Chicago, Santa Monica, and San Francisco offices.
  • Supervise production of diverse communication tools, including, but not limited to, press releases, statements, Op-Eds, paid media, and some digital materials.
  • Work closely with the Senior Director of Media and Eastern Media Director to craft and coordinate media strategies, practices, and protocols.
  • Collaborate closely with editorial, social media, campaign advocacy, partnership, digital fundraising, and other Communications leadership to develop overall communications plans and strategies, as well as institutional messaging.
  • Partner with Regional Campaign Director on the coordination and prioritization of regional campaign efforts.
  • Partner with federal government affairs team on the coordination and prioritization of federal advocacy efforts.
  • Work with legal, scientific, and other advocacy program staff to develop effective message and communications strategies for a range of environmental and energy policy goals.
  • Prepare expert and advocacy staff for broadcast interviews, helping to develop an institutional media training program, and occasionally represent the institution in interviews.
  • Drive coordination and development of emerging messaging opportunities.
  • Manage external vendors.
  • Provide and implement crisis communication strategy as needed.
  • Collaborate with other environmental groups in joint coalition efforts.
  • Represent the Media Team and Communications in various internal meetings, discussions, and planning efforts.
  • Other duties as defined by the Senior Director of Media.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years or more of relevant experience in media relations and/or communications.
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in journalism, communications or related field.
  • Experience in managing a large and diverse team of professionals, with at least 5 years supervisory/management experience.
  • Experience developing and implementing communication plans.
  • Experience with political and policy advocacy at the state and local levels.
  • Capitol Hill experience preferred.
  • Ability to speak and write in a clear and compelling manner for internal/external relations.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills required, preferably involving public policy, with an emphasis on science and/or environmental issues.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills essential.
  • Proven experience managing priorities and working effectively across multiple internal stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Spanish-speaking a plus.
  • Commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet’s most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary is $145,000 to $150,000. Internal equity considerations will be reviewed before making a final offer.

Since March 2020, NRDC’s offices have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You will be associated with one of our offices, but until circumstances allow us to re-open, we will continue to support NRDCers with remote working arrangements.

As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.

To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.

If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.

For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Job Title

Media Relations Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our

mission

and living our

core values

.

Who we are
The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through:
  • Messaging – We work with peers across campus to develop, distribute and assess messaging about Texas A&M’s global impact in preparing future generations of leaders and improving lives through discovery and outreach.
  • Branding – We maintain the University Brand Guidelines and provide tools and resources for our campus partners.
  • Brand Oversight – We oversee licensing, trademark management and corporate business development relationships to maximize their commercial benefit to the university.
For more information, please visit us at

https://marcomm.tamu.edu/
What we want
Texas A&M University’s Division of Marketing and Communications is looking for a creative, motivated, strategic and collaborative Media Relations Director. The person in the position will be both a communicator and content producer who can effectively promote university news and research, while creating new, compelling content for both external and internal audiences. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Application details: Candidates selected to move forward in recruitment process may be required to submit writing samples and complete proofreading and/or writing tests.
Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing is generally required.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in writing and/or public relations to include: 5+ years in working in journalism for a media outlet and 5+ years managing teams
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • A good attitude and ability to work under pressure: Media relations officials must be able to handle the stress of tight deadlines and being the face of the university to the public.
  • Strong communication skills: The ability to communicate with journalists clearly and effectively, university staff and other stakeholders is essential.
  • Understanding of the media landscape: Knowledge of the media industry, including how news is reported and the different types of media outlets, is important.
  • Public relations experience: Experience in public relations or a related field, such as journalism or communications, is often required.
  • Familiarity with the university: A good understanding of the university’s mission, vision and key messaging points is important for effectively communicating with the media.
  • Strong writing skills: The ability to write clear, compelling press releases and other communications is essential.
  • Strategic thinking: The ability to think strategically about how to communicate with the media and other stakeholders to achieve the university’s goals.
Preferred Experience:
  • Awareness of and aptitude to understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments appropriately and effectively.
  • Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity.
  • Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds and goals.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Professional experience specifically in journalism, communications, and/or media relations.
  • Experience with content management systems.
  • Experience working in an academic and/or scientific or medical environment.
  • Experience with publishing tools.
  • Excellent writing, editing and organizational skills.
  • Experience managing multiple tasks in high-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience working as part of a team in fast-paced environment
Responsibilities:
  • Team responsibilities – The Division of Marketing & Communications team is dedicated to promoting and protecting the image and reputation of Texas A&M University, while communicating its message and brand to various audiences, including prospective students, current students, faculty and staff, donors, former students and community. Demonstrating A&M’s value to the state of Texas and the world is critical to the function of the division, along with supporting the university’s mission and goals. We cultivate Texas A&M’s media presence, build relationships with media and manage the university’s media and public relations procedures and processes. We also identify, write and pitch the compelling stories that capture the unique character, events and accomplishments of Texas A&M.
  • News Releases, Media Outreach, TV Studio and News Clips – The Division of Marketing & Communications uses multiple methods and platforms for storytelling including news release distribution, social media engagement, multimedia production, radio and television. We promote Texas A&M experts on timely and relevant topics and offer a satellite uplink studio for live or taped interviews by broadcast media networks. Our media coverage through mainstream news outlets is tracked through a daily clip service. We are in the process of centralizing marketing and communication teams across the university, including colleges, schools, the Division of Student Affairs, remote campuses and other units. The goal is to align Texas A&M’s brand and strategic focus areas.
  • Media Relations – Develop relationships with key reporters and proactively pitch news and story ideas external news outlets. Coordinate daily requests from print, online and broadcast journalists, and arrange interviews with faculty and researchers in a fast-paced high-volume news office. Prepare briefings for the administration on daily news coverage. Write and edit press releases, media advisories and other content packages promoting various aspects of the university. Develop relationships with colleagues across Texas A&M’s Division of Marketing & Communications, as well as at relevant trade publications. Track media coverage while using a news monitoring management tool. Create and maintain media lists. Create and moderate press calls, as needed. Coordinate media interviews on campus, including arranging logistics and accompanying television and documentary crews. Help faculty prepare for media interviews, if/when requested. Work with communications leadership on strategic media and other communications initiatives.
  • Content Production – Contribute stories for the Texas A&M Today website, which might include faculty and student profiles, event coverage, briefs and Q&As.Write, edit, and proofread news releases and other types of content as needed and may perform other duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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