Public Relations & Marketing Specialist

State College, PA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This posting seeks a public and media relations leader to manage marketing, advertising, and customer-facing information for the Authority, including web and social media. It requires strong PR, marketing, and digital skills and emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and project management. Benefits include healthcare, retirement options, paid time off, and transit-related perks.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of public and media relations, marketing, advertising, and a majority of the customer-facing, transit user information efforts for the Authority.
  • This includes the Authority's web-based and social media presence.

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of marketing, advertising, and public relations techniques, including social media
  • Strong written and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs and advanced desktop publishing programs such as Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
  • Working knowledge of the WordPress platform
  • Ability to quickly learn other computer applications and programs
  • Familiar with Virtual Public Involvement (VPI) strategies
  • 1. Ability to work as part of a team.
  • 2. Dependable.
  • 3. Problem solver.
  • 4. Adaptable to change.
  • 5. Ability to plan and manage projects.
  • 6. Organized.

Preferred

Benefits

  • paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
  • health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(a), 457, Roth IRA, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
  • life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • free gym membership, and free transit pass.
  • CATA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.