*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Works with administration to identify programs, research, and cultural and other events appropriate for media relations attention. Develops and implements promotional strategies and media relations programs to promote the organization locally, regionally, and nationally. Establishes and maintains relationships with reporters through letters, telephone calls, and personal visits. Creates media opportunities. Responds to incoming media inquiries and prioritizes media coverage. Attends campus events to host reporters on evenings and weekends. Travels to meet with reporters and editors. Monitors news to be aware of current events. Researches issues/trends relevant to higher education. Develops, writes and edits news releases, stories, articles, letters and other media relations communications materials. Plans and assigns article ideas for periodicals. Interviews sources for stories and obtains quotes and background information. Participates in strategic communication planning and implementation including crisis communication and issues management. Supervises staff by orienting, training, and providing performance feedback on an on-going basis. Monitors new developments in electronic communications technology; recommends the acquisition of appropriate new technologies/applications. Assists in developing distribution procedures and mailing lists. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field. Five years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing.
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
This is an equal employment opportunity, and Emory is an affirmative action employer. Emory does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.
