Responsibilities

• Writes, reports, and promotes stories and content that support NTID and university strategy, goals, and branding to a wide range of media (internal and external) and targeted audiences.
• Cultivates sources and opportunities to enhance the NTID’s and the university’s reputation and visibility.
• Responds to media inquiries, builds relationships with outside media, and pitches stories/content to local, regional, and national outlets.
• Develops an annual plan of work, manages workflow, and assists with special projects as needed.
• Contributes to the university crisis communications plan. Recommends strategies and opportunities to provide clear, consistent messaging that maintains brand identity and image.
• Supports NTID and university social media channel initiatives through the development of social media content and posts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of communications and media and public relations
• Knowledge of marketing, branding, advertising, and social media
• Skill in reporting, writing, and editing
• Skill in customer service
• Ability to plan and navigate multiple projects
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Proficiency in American Sign Language or the ability to achieve proficiency within three years of hire
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years of related experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered