Communications Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, PR, public affairs, political science, marketing, creative writing or related.
• Three years of related professional experience in media relations, journalism, public relations, strategic communications or content development.
• Demonstrated experience writing, editing and coordinating compelling communications on behalf of an organization, media outlet or publication.
• Must demonstrate strong writing, editing and public relations skills, such as experience developing press releases, feature stories, media materials, web content, internal communications and media pitches.
• Must possess strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of media relations principles, earned media strategy, media monitoring practices, media distribution and reputation management communications.
• Must have the ability to collaborate effectively with university leadership, campus communicators, Brand Management colleagues and external stakeholders to support coordinated communications efforts.
• Must demonstrate sound news judgment, attention to detail, creativity, initiative and the ability to analyze complex information to develop clear and effective messaging.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Journalism, communications, PR, public affairs, political science, marketing, creative writing or related.
• Five or more years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in writing in AP style.
• Experience with media pitching, media monitoring and earned media strategy support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting earned media strategy execution through media monitoring, media distribution, research, pitching and outreach.
• Supporting communications planning tied to the university’s strategic priorities.
• Monitoring media coverage, tracking trends and identifying opportunities to elevate university expertise and achievements.
• Writing and editing news releases, feature stories, talking points, leadership messaging, web content and other strategic communications materials in AP style.
• Coordinating inter-departmental content development and execution.
• Assisting with crisis communications, reputation management and rapid-response messaging efforts as needed.
• Completing special projects and contributing communications expertise to university-wide initiatives as assigned.