Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain updates to the Zoo’s multiple social media channels, including content ideation, copywriting, scheduling and uploading of content and manage public and private communications
• Plan and execute written content of bi-monthly publication of Roar
• Serve as one of the Zoo’s primary writers, creating internal and external communications, marketing collateral and articles, while ensuring consistent and accurate Zoo brand standards and messaging; including but not limited to: Internal/external newsletters Emails Blog posts and web articles In-park graphics, animal IDs and other messaging Ad-hoc writing projects
• Serve as one of the Zoo’s primary editors, proofing and editing collateral and articles from other departments to ensure consistent and accurate Zoo brand standards and messaging
• Assist with onsite media
• Manage media monitoring database and reporting, including monthly print and broadcast coverage reports
• Update Zoo phone line and search engine bios
• Assist with the Zoo’s television and radio appearances and all onsite publicity
• Coordinate Zoo-radio ticket trades
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively and learn systems quickly to utilize them for research
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented personality with the ability to anticipate needs
• Position has access to sensitive information that demands a level of confidentiality and maturity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Publisher, as well as basic skills with Power Point
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain Zoo standards of insurability
• One to two years of experience and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of public relations, journalism, communications or related field are required

Preferred

• Proficiency in AP style is a highly preferred

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Supplemental Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)