GoTriangle
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist
GoTriangle, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB DUTIESSenior Communications Specialist will play a primary role in internal and external communications, this includes gathering and providing information to support staff with information for interviews. This position assists with public records requests and organizational publications. This position will report to the Marketing Manager and work closely with the Chief Communications Officer, Community Engagement Manager and TDM Manager as well as other members of the communications teams and senior staff to gather and produce high-quality, effective communications and media relations materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with a variety of resources to identify key messages, stories, subject matter experts and visual/ multimedia elements to tell GoTriangle's story to keep both our internal (employees) and external (public) customers informed.
Research, interview, write and edit news releases, web content, newspaper articles, and other material as needed.
Work with the team to develop and implement effective communication plans and campaigns and assists the process of monitoring, evaluating and shaping strategies to ensure we are effectively reaching our key audiences in a meaningful way.
Cultivate relationships with journalists and work to support effective media relations plans and events
Support staff in developing and producing presentations, speeches, one-pagers or any other materials needed for engagement with the public.
Use analytic tools to measure success of communication products and work to improve the reach of those tools (Snapcomms, Cision, etc.)
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferably with a major in communications, public relations, journalism or English.
Five years or more experience in communications, public relations, journalism or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Highly proficient in writing, copyediting and verbal/ presentation skills with proven experience in writing for multiple platforms.
Strong writing (AP style), news judgment, organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.
An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.Working Conditions:
Works in an environment with minimum dust, noise, or temperature exposure. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions, including dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting operating facilities, during which the incumbent should observe all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and use all protective clothing and devices provided.Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.EEO Statement:
GoTriangle is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and employment practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, protected veteran and military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Accommodations:
GoTriangle is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and to a program of achieving total equality of opportunity for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact 919-485-7448. Please indicate the specific assistance needed.Salary $46,923-$87,737
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with a variety of resources to identify key messages, stories, subject matter experts and visual/ multimedia elements to tell GoTriangle's story to keep both our internal (employees) and external (public) customers informed.
Research, interview, write and edit news releases, web content, newspaper articles, and other material as needed.
Work with the team to develop and implement effective communication plans and campaigns and assists the process of monitoring, evaluating and shaping strategies to ensure we are effectively reaching our key audiences in a meaningful way.
Cultivate relationships with journalists and work to support effective media relations plans and events
Support staff in developing and producing presentations, speeches, one-pagers or any other materials needed for engagement with the public.
Use analytic tools to measure success of communication products and work to improve the reach of those tools (Snapcomms, Cision, etc.)
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferably with a major in communications, public relations, journalism or English.
Five years or more experience in communications, public relations, journalism or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Highly proficient in writing, copyediting and verbal/ presentation skills with proven experience in writing for multiple platforms.
Strong writing (AP style), news judgment, organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.
An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.Working Conditions:
Works in an environment with minimum dust, noise, or temperature exposure. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions, including dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting operating facilities, during which the incumbent should observe all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and use all protective clothing and devices provided.Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.EEO Statement:
GoTriangle is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and employment practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, protected veteran and military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Accommodations:
GoTriangle is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and to a program of achieving total equality of opportunity for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact 919-485-7448. Please indicate the specific assistance needed.Salary $46,923-$87,737