Communication Specialist 4 - Director of Media Relations
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Paul, MN
•Hybrid
About The Position
This position is a key member of the Marketing and Communications team with primary responsibility for defining, designing and implementing communications and public relations strategies and programs within the Minnesota State system to strengthen the reputation of Minnesota State and its 33 colleges and universities. In addition, this position serves as a spokesperson for Minnesota State, the main contact for media within the organization, and has the responsibility to provide timely assistance and communications counsel whenever needed, including beyond standard working hours.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of professional communication and writing experience in large complex decentralized organizations.
- Demonstrated superior writing skills with a range of writing experiences, including the ability to write and edit various types of content (presentations, speeches, press releases, articles, blog posts, etc.) for expression, organization, strategic intent, grammar, style, and sentence structure.
- Experience developing compelling messages for target audiences and weaving societal trends, nuances, and language into writing, with an awareness of Minnesota and global contexts.
- Demonstrated sound news judgment, experience working with media, and effective verbal communication skills to facilitate meetings and present to groups of 10 or more senior managers.
- Familiarity with established and emerging uses of technology, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception through execution, communicating progress and end results.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, respond to quick turnaround times, and exhibit political acumen with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in related field - communications, English, journalism, etc.
- Additional years of related experience considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Experience in a college or university setting, philanthropy, public policy, non-profit organization, government, or public service.
- Knowledge sufficient to create multimedia content such as videos, photos, soundbites, etc.
Responsibilities
- Defining, designing and implementing communications and public relations strategies and programs within the Minnesota State system to strengthen the reputation of Minnesota State and its 33 colleges and universities.
- Serving as a spokesperson for Minnesota State.
- Acting as the main contact for media within the organization.
- Providing timely assistance and communications counsel whenever needed, including beyond standard working hours.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Dedicated professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
