RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leverage public relations and storytelling skills by leading the university news team and through collaboration with the marketing and digital media teams to support overarching goals of brand and reputation building by pursuing and securing news coverage in line with strategic and institutional priorities
• Execute measurable PR strategies: collaborate with colleagues to develop key messages for thought leadership pieces; build and nurture media relationships through proactive pitches and targeted outreach; continually research outlets and journalists to expand PR capabilities.
• Serve as the university’s public information officer in crisis situations. In partnership with the VP/CMCO, work with senior leadership to develop media relations strategies for issues management and crisis communication with an eye toward authentic messaging that best reflects the university’s brand. Participate in disaster drills, active shooter scenario training and other crisis communications exercises.
• Leverage software/online tools and media services to promote faculty/staff expertise, accomplishments, and research. Work closely with faculty, deans, and academic affairs to source and promote scholarship.
• Respond strategically to institutional media inquiries with appropriate statements and information. Research requested information and develop responses in coordination with campus units and subject matter experts.
• Utilize social media platforms to target and follow influencers, including journalists, to tell and share news with a variety of audiences.

• Promote student achievements to help drive recruitment and retention, in addition to awareness and reputation.
• Cover/report on campus events through internal communication channels.
• Develop/maintain robust digital newsroom content; generate frequent news releases and expert pitches and prepare faculty and staff to serve as expert sources; share content with journalists and media outlets.
• Collaborate with the university’s data analytics team to monitor and report relevant trends
• Identify and develop written communications in support of media relations activities, including fact sheets, talking points, press releases and similar materials.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with members of the news media and with key stakeholders within the university.
• Coordinate with news media regarding their on-campus presence when relevant, in alignment with university policies.
• Provide expert advice on issues management to senior leadership and play a key role in crisis communications
• Working with the VP/CMCO help develop and pitch the University President as a subject matter expert through various channels, including op ed opportunities and strategic media interactions

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum five years' progressively responsible integrated marketing communications, public relations, and crisis communications experience.

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