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Frisbee on the lawn. A concert on Spring Day. A professor and their class outside on a fall afternoon. Experiments in the science lab. With more than 5,000 students on a beautiful New England campus, Bentley University is a lively environment where students learn inside and outside the classroom. The university seeks a multimedia content producer / coordinator who can create dynamic content including videos and photos that illustrate the student experience at Bentley and reflect our brand. The Multimedia Content Producer / Coordinator is a half-time member of the university’s Marketing and Communications division (17.5 hours per week and eligible for some benefits) and reports to the Senior Associate Director for Strategic Content.

Essential Duties

  • Conceptualize and create compelling videos and photos on the Bentley campus with a focus on student life for posting to the university’s website, social media, e-newsletters and other channels.
  • Actively manage video production, including brainstorming ideas, shooting, editing with input from colleagues, and publishing.
  • Create, edit and deliver photos to accompany stories or as standalone images that show student activities and other aspects of campus life.
  • Interview students and other community members as needed and shoot footage around campus (such as clips for b-roll, social media, etc.) that illustrate life at Bentley.
  • May provide coverage of occasional student events on nights or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Work or internship experience developing, creating and editing videos and photos of different types of subjects in varied environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
  • Ability to interact with students and others in a friendly, collegial way that positively represents the Marketing Communications team and the university.
  • Ability to manage time well and handle multiple projects at a time.
  • Ability to work well in a fun, collaborative team environment with other team members on the Bentley campus.
  • Willingness to learn and grow as a creative, multimedia professional.
  • Please submit a link to your portfolio or three to five samples of relevant work.

Work Environment

  • Typical office setting with extensive sitting and computer work.
  • Ability to travel around campus for meetings and other work related duties and events.

Bentley University

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Company

Banijay stands as the largest international content producer and distributor; home to over 120 production companies across 22 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 88,000 hours of original standout programming.

A collective of creative entrepreneurs, the group represents some of the biggest global brands including MasterChef (BBC One), SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC One), Starstruck (ITV), The Playlist (Netflix), Tipping Point (ITV), Ambulance (BBC One), Pointless (BBC One), Good Karma Hospital (ITV), Location, Location, Location (Channel 4), Your Home Made Perfect (BBC Two), Hunted (Channel 4) and many more. Imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way.

Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic communications and admin assistant to join the Banijay UK team. They will be responsible for helping with the smooth running of the office and its systems and providing support to team which is responsible for corporate communications, programme publicity and social media campaigns. This role would be ideally suited to someone who wants to develop a career in PR and / or social media marketing.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Take general day to day enquiries from journalists and to manage and keep updated distribution lists for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Gather billings and preview material for each programme.
  • Ensure that programming slate and forward planning document are kept up to date.
  • Manage the picture library, ensuring that all programmes have accompanying pictures and go through the correct approval processes.
  • Assist the team with press launches, events, interviews and photo shoots.
  • Collate social media reaction for priority programmes when required.
  • Compile & edit weekly update for the Management team.
  • Provide administrative support to the Director of Communications, Press & Social teams as required.
  • Process invoices and manage the Communications budget alongside the Director of Communications.

Skills & Qualifications

  • A bright, confident and socially connected team player who is happy to support colleagues and has a can do attitude.
  • The ability to thrive in a busy environment, manage time to meet deadlines and prioritise when necessary.
  • Self-starter who is able to use their initiative.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programmes e.g. Outlook, Word.
  • Excellent organisational, writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrable experience utilising digital media.
  • A love and understanding of television and the broader media landscape and creative drive, with an understanding of digital communications

Reporting to: Head of PR

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Shepherd’s Bush, London, UK

We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

If you apply for this role, your personal information will be used by Banijay UK for recruitment purposes and in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy http://www.endemolshineuk.com/recruitment-privacy-notice/

Banijay UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people.

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing.

We are creative, respectful, brave and diverse. That’s why we want to offer everyone new opportunities to match their ambitions.

Check out our career opportunities here and join our talented teams around the Group.

If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic ambitious people, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Deadline

17th February 2023

Banijay UK

Fenwick is seeking a Communications Assistant that will be responsible for supporting numerous strategic projects and initiatives furthering our external and internal communication goals. This position will support and, in some cases, serve as lead in the distribution of thought leadership and other key communications across relevant channels and audiences. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices and some remote locations.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Compiles monthly internal communications newsletter with the latest content updates for partners.
  • Run the process for attorney-authored client alerts including conflicts checks and distribution.
  • Curates content for Hootsuite Amplify, the firm’s social media amplification tool.
  • Drafts social copy, creates social graphics through Canva and posts to the firm’s social media channels
  • Pulls monthly social media analytics reports.
  • Works with members of the communications team to develop and improve processes and best practices that increase efficiency and break down silos.
  • Oversees editorial calendar opportunities and tracks nominations and survey due dates.
  • Supports in the development of firm alumni newsletter and maintains alumni portal updated with the latest firm content or relevance to alumni.
  • Assists with certain media activities such as scheduling interviews, purchasing reprints, pulling reporter backgrounders, monitoring for press coverage, and drafting press releases.
  • Assists with attorney-authored article placement process.
  • Supports key operational functions like invoice processing and developing meeting agendas and notes
  • Supports with drafting content for the website and other internal and external channels, as needed.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop effective work relationships with others.
  • Strong administrative skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical and trouble-shooting skills; strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent drafting, editing and proofreading skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team; Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented service environment.
  • Strong project management skills, knowledge of Asana or other project management tool a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize ongoing tasks and significant projects; Capable of staying productive and accurate under pressure.
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative and is able to work independently.
  • Experience working with Canva, InDesign, Photoshop or other design software a plus but not required.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of communications experience with an agency, in professional services, or tech. Bachelor’s degree required.

COVID Vaccine Policy

In addition, Fenwick & West requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of its offices or attend any Firm-sponsored off-site gatherings (including, but not limited to, team retreats, seminars, client sites) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community and to support public health efforts. This position will require you to be in-office and/or attend off-site gatherings and, therefore, written proof of full vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. The Firm will comply with applicable law regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health – physical, emotional, and financial – is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits for you and your immediate family under plans such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$53,000 – $69,500

The actual base salary offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

Fenwick & West

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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

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

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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Texas A&M University

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About Starcom:

As the Human Experience Company, we are a global media agency that believes in the alchemy of people and technology to create experiences people love and actions brands need. It’s in our DNA. We’re powered by the strength of our innovative, driven, and intelligent people who are deeply passionate about achieving best-in-class results on behalf of our clients –some of the world’s leading marketers.

We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

Overview:

The Platform Investment Associate Media Director is responsible for managing the team that handles our clients’ day-to-day digital business and investment operations. The Associate Director develops and implements processes and best practices to ensure digital investment success for our company and clients. The Associate Director works on a variety of accounts and understands our digital systems, data needs, and media buy structure to improve process efficiency. The ability to problem-solve and work well with various internal and external teams is a critical aspect of this role. This role provides the opportunity to work on cross-agency projects that drive business goals (both for Starcom and our clients) and increase efficiency across the agency.

Role Objectives:

  • Work with internal and external teams to hone and improve processes for self-service buying across entire Kellogg’s team.
  • Be the primary expert across the team in self-service buying platforms (DSPs, Google Ad Words and Social Ads Managers) and possess strong understanding of platform nuances and system setups.
  • Must have deep understanding of digital marketplace (primarily in social and programmatic) – providing thought leadership with ability to tie new opportunities to client needs while supporting centralized learning agendas.
  • Help improve Kellogg’s data strategy across 1st, 2nd, & 3rd party audiences, encompassing a holistic, cross-platform approach.
  • Manage client 1st party data in the data onboarding platform, LiveRamp
  • Work alongside Strategy and Investment teams to build audience recommendations for all digital platforms
  • Manage brand safety processes and best practices across all Kellogg brands and partners, ensuring Kellogg media only serves adjacent to content in-line with their brand suitability guidelines.
  • Spearhead refinement of all planning and buying best practices across programmatic and social platforms –analyzes data from MMM results and quarterly scorecards to improve future media plans.
  • Work in partnership with the Measurement Team to align on yearly learning agenda based on client business needs.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the systems used such as Ad Servers/Verification, DSPs, Social Platforms, DMPs, and internal proprietary tools.
  • Serve as an escalation point for teams to help troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Determine how to deliver necessary data to teams for various activation and reporting purposes.
  • Share best practices and learn from other teams in Publicis to ensure consistency and best work product across The Groupe.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple internal teams, client teams and leadership.
  • Maintain relationships with key vendors to ensure trust and confidence with our buying partners.
  • Cultivate a team-focused mentality across the team that they lead.
  • Responsible for team management and development of experienced Sr. Associate/Supervisors.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, consumer insights or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of related experience and 3+ years of management experience.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in data strategy (1st, 2nd, and 3rd party)
  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a heavy focus on Excel.
  • Knowledge of digital planning and buying process with an understanding of various vendors, different cost methods, various reporting, and delivery validation.
  • Understanding of self-service buying platforms – DSPs, Google Ad Words and Social Ads Managers.
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency.
  • Willingness to learn and create solutions that challenge the status quo.
  • Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions.
  • A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proven experience in effectively coaching and developing others.

Starcom

The Client

Harmonic are proud to be working with one of UK’s fastest-growing PR agencies in the search for a PR Account Director to join their team in the London offices. The agency has strong expertise on creating positive social and environmental impact, working with companies who are looking to make a meaningful change. They are looking for an Account Director with intelligence and ambition who has at least 3 years’ experience in PR, and ideally some experience in the corporate sector. Their work has been regularly acknowledged with prestigious industry awards, where they help brands build awareness to create engaging content and sell across multiple channels.

The agency describes their culture as compassionate and collaborative, with an emphasis on inclusion and a flat structure. All voices are heard, employees feel valued and encouraged to grow professionally to progress in their career. The office space is located in a vibrant and diverse location tailored to promote outstanding performance from employees.

The Role

This position will be effectively managing and overseeing a PR team to ensure exceptional campaigns are delivered to the client and helping to identify and gain new accounts. This role would only be suitable to someone who is creative, commercially minded and have an excellent ability at building and maintaining relationships.

  • Consulting and providing senior strategy for client accounts
  • Developing stories and pitches to the board, client’s, and key stakeholders
  • Acting as a team leader ensuring support is provided for more junior positions and leading account managers with performance reviews and support
  • Analysing projects and ensuring they’re profitable
  • Keeping up with current trends, news, and everchanging culture
  • Media relations and relevant contact list
  • Ability to deal with short deadlines and keep calm under pressure

Required Experience

  • Experience in corporate / consumer sector
  • Leadership and management skills within a PR agency on in-house position
  • Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Working with social platforms and their features to target audiences
  • Evidence of successfully gaining new clients and providing pitches for accounts
  • Collaborative, inquisitive, flexible
  • Supporting and managing multiple clients at the same time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (full salary based on 4-day week)

Location: Central London

Please get in touch at [email protected]

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