Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversees the department's media development and content, ensuring alignment with MCCMH's branding and objectives.
• Provides media consulting, coaching, and support to the department.
• Manages the organization's communication channels and digital platforms, including email, the website, and social media accounts.
• Publishes content and promotional materials to raise awareness and promote the organization's services.
• Manages media inquiries, reports, company newsletters, and press releases.
• Develops and executes strategic public relations initiatives to increase exposure and promote MCCMH's events, programs, and perspectives.
• Manages media projects and collaborates with communication and marketing teams to promote MCCMH initiatives.
• Maintains positive working relationships with media contacts.
• Formulates strategic messaging plans to effectively communicate with the public through media.
• Coordinates media interviews, press conferences, and news events on behalf of MCCMH.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, News Media, or a related field
• Four (4) years of experience working in public relations, communications, direct media, journalism, government relations, or related field, including working experience using social media channels to deliver marketing content
• Two (2) years of experience in project management, such as managing media campaigns, public relations efforts, digital content development, and public outreach events, while overseeing timelines, deliverables, and coordination with partner organizations
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, News Media, or a related field
• Experience or knowledge of the community mental health system
• Certifications in crisis communication, media relations, or social media management

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage
• Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.
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