Communications Specialist

The Citadel • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a Communications Specialist. The position works closely with and reports to the Director of Communications, with the primary responsibility of supporting external communication and media relations efforts on behalf of The Citadel. This position will produce written and multi-media products through conception, editing, distribution and promotion while also acting as liaison and a point of contact for local and national media. The creation of opportunities for coverage of campus events will be a frequent responsibility. Successful candidates will have strong writing and diplomatic skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality and a proven ability to collaborate. Among other things, to be successful in this position, one must have good judgment, confidence and have the ability to execute multiple and competing priorities. The position will be vital to developing and producing strategic messaging about the college.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business, Communications OR Bachelor's degree AND relevant experience in internal communications, public affairs, public relations, media relations, journalism publications or related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, heavy deadline requirements, serving internal clients and external community, and media representatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to top quality performance with superior writing, editing and interviewing skills.
• Enthusiastically engages with others to develop relationships for future story reporting and execution.
• Must upload a writing sample with the online application.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in AP Style preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support external communication and media relations efforts on behalf of The Citadel.
• Produce written and multi-media products through conception, editing, distribution and promotion.
• Act as liaison and a point of contact for local and national media.
• Create opportunities for coverage of campus events.
• Develop and produce strategic messaging about the college.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level