Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute a strategic communications strategy that elevates the visibility of the university and its leadership.
• Serve as the point of contact for media outlets and reporters. Field all incoming media requests and serve as the university’s spokesperson.
• Develop messaging and narrative structures for media campaigns and materials such as press releases, media advisories, and pitches.
• Responsible for news coverage monitoring, analysis, and internal visibility to continuously elevate and adjust communications strategies.
• Produce internal communications that build community and credibility, keeping the campus community engaged and informed.
• Lead the strategy and production of integrated multi-media content for Westminster’s website, social media channels, internal newsletters, enrollment platforms, and university publications.
• Develop and execute crisis and emergency communications plans for the university.
• Develop and plan for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on communications campaign performance and impact.
• Lead the strategy and production of integrated multi-media content for Westminster’s website, social media channels, internal newsletters, enrollment platforms, and university publications.
• Develop and set social media strategy aligned to the university’s goals and strategic communications plans in coordination with the Digital Media Manager and Chief Communications Officer.

Requirements

• Four (4)years or more of work experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or other closely-related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience with principles and concepts in public relations and media relations, and familiarity with marketing, social media, copywriting, photography, graphic design, audio and video production.
• May be designated as essential personnel in cases of campus closure or emergency.
• Extended hours, including evenings and weekends will be required.
• Ability to respond on-callas assigned, including evenings and weekends is required.

Preferred

• One (1) year or more of managing individuals who report to you.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
• Tuition Remission (after a qualifying period of employment)
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Cell Phone Plan Discounts