Communications Specialist

MLB Communications•Rochester, NY

15d

About The Position

The communications specialist will possess the ability to prioritizeprojects and tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and monitor severalprojects simultaneously. The position requires superior organizationalskills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related field
Minimum 1+ years experience in managing business communications or scholarly publishing industry
Phenomenal written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Experience writing content for all media platforms
Ability to balance a strategic and creative mindset with meticulous attention to detail
Willingness to be an active, productive member of a high-performing remote team

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with or interest in academia or publishing is a plus
Experience with social listening and brand management tools is a plus
Graphic design skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborates with managementto develop and execute organizational communication and market brandingstrategies.
Designs and implements information campaigns.
Develops and edits advertising, print and digital collateral, social media, and email marketing content.
Oversees website management and content development.
Monitors the content of all press releases and other internal and external communications.
Assists in marketing budget development and cost tracking.
Aids in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches geared towards targeted audiences.
Provides supervision and direction to staff and works in conjunction with the marketing department.
Creates strategies to increase program awareness and drive student enrollments.
Acts as liaison to and maintains positive relationships with the media and other interested parties.
Establishesand continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controlswithin the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and onUniversity policy and procedures