Executive Communications & Media Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of communication deliverables in an area of expertise for a program.
• Develop communications of moderate complexity for various content delivery channels.
• Produce materials according to defined requirements using software applications and mediums.
• Work with vendors to obtain information to evaluate quality, process, and costs to support vendor selection.
• Maintain knowledge by attending webinars, conferences, networking etc. to remain at the forefront of current industry standards, trends and technology.
• May compile data, illustrations, photos, and pictures for assignments.
• Work in collaboration with Institutional Communicators on media relations content and other areas.
• Media relations: Seek creative ways to promote the GSB through proactive outreach and relationship building with reporters who may be inclined to cover GSB news, attend events, and speak with faculty about a range of topics and initiatives as well as produce metrics reporters
• Writing / editing: Create written materials including communications plans, media pitches, speeches, and executives on social media
• Presentation support: Draft visual materials for internal and executive communications programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.
• Experience with managing projects to specifications and to meet expected deadlines.
• Ability to perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.