Director of Communications and Media Relations

Company: Winston-Salem State University
Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27110

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This position will work with senior leadership to develop strategies for media relations and issues management with an eye toward authentic messaging that reflects Winston-Salem State University’s brand?through development and management of a robust content strategy that builds brand awareness across channels, development of communication campaigns for major events, milestones and significant marketing pieces/initiatives, and development of relationships with media to garner interest in WSSU’s story. This person is responsible for ensuring a member of the media relations team can be reached 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor?s degree with a concentration in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related field. Five years of higher education, corporate and/or agency public relations experience. Proficiency in using Word and other Microsoft Office programs. Understanding and working knowledge of the Internet, social media, and Internet applications. Excellent news style writing and oral communication skills with experience packaging stories for broadcast and web. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with multi-dimensional points of view and to take accountability for deliverables, and results; able to manage multiple complex tasks and projects concurrently; exceptional organizational skills.

Position Number:

000015

Posting Date:

11/21/2019

Closing Date:

Dec 16

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded: