Columbia University
Communications Officer
Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute is a hub for the study of modern and contemporary East, Southeast, and Inner Asia at Columbia University. It is an integrated center for research and teaching. The Institute brings together faculty, research scholars, and students from across the university, and advances knowledge and understanding of the region through academics, research programs, renowned publications series, and a robust calendar of public events.
The Communications Officer will report to the Director and Executive Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute. The incumbent is responsible for the overall communication and public relations of the Institute.
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains a strong network of press, media, and publishing contacts; manages the Institute's mailing lists; and organizes, develops, and maintains the Institute's historical archives, including the editing and appropriate storage of documents, images, photographs, articles, and materials of historical value pertaining to the Institute and its work.
Acts as liaison with faculty, authors, and editors at Columbia University Press to produce "The Asia Perspectives" and the "Weatherhead Books on Asia". Edits, produces and oversees circulation of the series.
Oversees annual budgeting, data collection, write-up, editing, photography, publication, and circulation of Institute publications. This includes the Annual Report, REED magazine, and related Institute reports. corresponds with authors, reads manuscripts, contacts editors and reviewers for distribution of manuscripts, circulates reviews, and works with production personnel at the presses for the Studies of the East Asian Institute monograph series.
Responsible for the production/writing and distribution of press releases, news articles, videos, slide decks, and publicity materials relating to all aspects of the Institute's programming, and will participate in planning and implementation with faculty and staff to ensure that programs and projects are appropriately represented in the public domain.
Works with staff and faculty to increase the Institute's academic and research profiles.
Oversees publication of the Annual Report, Institute's reports, and other written content.
Manages and monitors the Institute's annual public relations budget.
Designs and implements an annual strategic plan for public relations and social media, and provides guidance to staff and faculty to meet the Institute's public relations objectives, in conformity with the University's PR policies.
Manages website and digital media content using WordPress, InDesign, and related tools; tracks analytics for social and digital media platforms; and selects, trains, and supervises student assistants.
Oversees and is responsible for the content and design of the Institute's website and other public interfaces, including eNewsletters, display boxes, noticeboards, and appropriate representation in scholarly and professional directories and journals.
Serves as the Institute's primary contact for the press and members of the public and maintains a cooperative working relationship with related University offices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required.
Two years of related experience in publishing, public relations, communications, or administration.
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Writing, analytical, and copy-editing skills.
Organizational skills.
Time management skills.
Experience working with LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and/or other social media tools; as well as MailChimp.
Some editorial experience required.
Candidates must submit a writing sample of 5 pages (preferably an annual report, policy memo, grant application or publicity materials).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with desktop publishing programs, photo and video editing software, and a good understanding of web and html architecture is highly desirable.
Knowledge of East Asian regional/public affairs are also preferred.
Experience with graphic design is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute is a hub for the study of modern and contemporary East, Southeast, and Inner Asia at Columbia University. It is an integrated center for research and teaching. The Institute brings together faculty, research scholars, and students from across the university, and advances knowledge and understanding of the region through academics, research programs, renowned publications series, and a robust calendar of public events.
The Communications Officer will report to the Director and Executive Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute. The incumbent is responsible for the overall communication and public relations of the Institute.
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains a strong network of press, media, and publishing contacts; manages the Institute's mailing lists; and organizes, develops, and maintains the Institute's historical archives, including the editing and appropriate storage of documents, images, photographs, articles, and materials of historical value pertaining to the Institute and its work.
Acts as liaison with faculty, authors, and editors at Columbia University Press to produce "The Asia Perspectives" and the "Weatherhead Books on Asia". Edits, produces and oversees circulation of the series.
Oversees annual budgeting, data collection, write-up, editing, photography, publication, and circulation of Institute publications. This includes the Annual Report, REED magazine, and related Institute reports. corresponds with authors, reads manuscripts, contacts editors and reviewers for distribution of manuscripts, circulates reviews, and works with production personnel at the presses for the Studies of the East Asian Institute monograph series.
Responsible for the production/writing and distribution of press releases, news articles, videos, slide decks, and publicity materials relating to all aspects of the Institute's programming, and will participate in planning and implementation with faculty and staff to ensure that programs and projects are appropriately represented in the public domain.
Works with staff and faculty to increase the Institute's academic and research profiles.
Oversees publication of the Annual Report, Institute's reports, and other written content.
Manages and monitors the Institute's annual public relations budget.
Designs and implements an annual strategic plan for public relations and social media, and provides guidance to staff and faculty to meet the Institute's public relations objectives, in conformity with the University's PR policies.
Manages website and digital media content using WordPress, InDesign, and related tools; tracks analytics for social and digital media platforms; and selects, trains, and supervises student assistants.
Oversees and is responsible for the content and design of the Institute's website and other public interfaces, including eNewsletters, display boxes, noticeboards, and appropriate representation in scholarly and professional directories and journals.
Serves as the Institute's primary contact for the press and members of the public and maintains a cooperative working relationship with related University offices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required.
Two years of related experience in publishing, public relations, communications, or administration.
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Writing, analytical, and copy-editing skills.
Organizational skills.
Time management skills.
Experience working with LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and/or other social media tools; as well as MailChimp.
Some editorial experience required.
Candidates must submit a writing sample of 5 pages (preferably an annual report, policy memo, grant application or publicity materials).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with desktop publishing programs, photo and video editing software, and a good understanding of web and html architecture is highly desirable.
Knowledge of East Asian regional/public affairs are also preferred.
Experience with graphic design is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.