Manager, Strategic Communications & Events

Zane State College • Russells, OH

80d

About The Position

Own the enterprise communications engine and college brand while executing high-impact events and public engagement. This role integrates internal communications (employee newsletter, leader messages), public relations, non-enrollment social media, brand governance (visual identity + Carnegie voice guidelines), and marquee event experiences to advance institutional reputation, fundraising, and stakeholder trust.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• 5-7+ years progressive experience spanning internal communications, PR/media, events, and brand governance.
• Portfolio of writing (executive messages, press materials, social content) and event artifacts (run-of-show, briefing books).
• Fluency with comms tooling (CMS/intranet, email platforms), monitoring/analytics, and basic creative tools.

Nice To Haves

• Higher-ed or public-sector experience; legislative engagement exposure.
• Fundraising/donor communications; board/trustee support.
• Issues/crisis communications training; spokesperson coaching.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate an editorial calendar; produce the employee newsletter; draft leadership messages, toolkits, and training materials; institute governance for timeliness, accuracy, tone, and channel hygiene.
• Lead media relations (social, news, written), press materials, executive briefings, and rapid-response protocols in partnership with the President's Office, CSO, and Director of Development.
• Maintain brand guidelines and asset library; audit adherence; train staff/vendors; ensure accessibility and compliance. Maintain the integrity of the Carnegie Guidelines.
• Set strategy, publish content, moderate, and report performance; enable executive presence across approved channels.
• Partner with the Director of Development on donor communications, case statements, stewardship content, and board materials.
• Compile agendas, meeting technology and logistics, and collaborate with administrative support and CSO to compile post-meeting Board Recaps from the President.
• Provide supportive services to Enterprise Muskingum through Marketing, Volunteer Engagement, and Event Support.
• Manage Public Relations and Partnership with community partners, such as Dress for Success, and the United Way.
• Plan and execute high-profile campus events (including legislator visits), executive convenings, and community showcases; manage run-of-show, vendors, risk, and VIP protocols.
• Build dashboards for PR, internal comms, social, brand, and events; drive continuous improvement and learning loops.
• Lead time-bound cross-functional initiatives and document reusable playbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree