Media and Communications Specialist Job at Clayton State University in Morrow
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA, United States, 30287
About Us
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.
The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.
Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.
Job Summary
The Media and Communications Specialist's role is pivotal in shaping Clayton State University's brand's voice, enhancing the University's public relations efforts, and creating compelling content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media relations, content creation, and strategic communication.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement communication strategies that support the universitys strategic priorities and/or enrollment goals.
* Write, edit, and oversee the production of various communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, and social media content.
* Work closely with the Assistant Director to manage media relations, including building and maintaining relationships with journalists and influencers.
* Builds and maintains media lists for sending media pitches.
* Monitor and analyze media coverage and public sentiment.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
* Assist in planning and executing events, press conferences, and other promotional activities.
* Assists with media visits to campus.
* Supports university events (some evening and weekend events).
* Stay informed with industry trends and best practices in media and communications.
* Familiar with Customer Relationship Management software: MailChimp, Constant Contact, or comparable tools.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.
* Comparable and relevant work experience is accepted.
* 2-5 years of experience in media relations or communications.
* Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Proficiency in social media platforms and analytics tools.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Write, edit, and oversee the production of various communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, and social media content.
Apply Before Date
* January 6, 2025.
Contact Information
* cdouthit@clayton.edu
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.