Partnerships and Media Specialist (Piedmont)

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements the promotion of the organization’s public image, builds public relations strategies, develops brand trust, and influences public opinion
• Creates and distributes press releases, fact sheets and articles, as well as responds to inbound requests for organizational information and interviews
• Develops executive talking points and media kits
• Arranges and plans speaking engagements, press conferences, donor events, and sponsor/partner events
• Acts as a designated spokesperson for the organization while maintaining the schedule/calendar of appearances and speaking opportunities for the CEO and other executives
• Writes speeches, talking points, and other external and internal communication for TBC and/or any member of the TBC Executive Team as needed
• Distributes executive/organizational messages internally and externally
• Establishes and maintains relationships with partners/sponsors, media organizations, donors/recipients, the community, employees, TBC executives, public interest groups, etc.
• This includes negotiating paid partnerships, sponsorships, or contracts and then reviewing with the Director of Public Relations and Marketing
• Maintains and curates a detailed distribution list

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism
• At least 5 years of experience in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or other related field
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to media, partners, donors, and co-workers
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communications, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and creative skills
• Strong computer skills including intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment