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Troy University is hiring: College of Education Communication Coordinator in Tro

Troy University, Troy, MI, United States, 48083


College of Education Communication Coordinator

The College of Education Communication Coordinator will work closely with the dean, department chairs, and other stakeholders to develop media content that advances public awareness of the college’s mission and functions. In addition, the Communication Coordinator will serve as a media liaison, managing media inquiries and proactively working to generate external media coverage and pitch faculty experts.

College Coordinators will focus their time on the following key deliverables:

  • Writing/Content Creation
  • Social Media/Web
  • Media Relations/PR

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or closely related field
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a newsroom, public relations or media relations role working closely with journalists
  • Proven understanding of news value and how the media operate
  • Excellent writing and editing skills for print, online and social media, including mastery of Associated Press style
  • Print photography skills suitable for news gathering
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work on deadline
  • Experience using social media in a professional environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five years or more experience in a newsroom or media relations role working closely with journalists
  • Experience with Cision, Meltwater or other public relations software
  • Experience in shooting and editing video
  • Experience with social media monitoring and measurement
  • Experience updating web content using a content management system
  • Experience in writing, journalism, marketing or public relations covering education

Work Hours

- Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm – Work hours may vary to include evenings and weekends as required for associated job activities.

Hazardous Conditions

- Ability to carry and set up camera, drone, backdrops, mult-box and similar equipment used in university and media relations.

Driving Requirement

Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must provide writing samples under the Other Documents attachment option. Additional samples, such as photography, are optional.

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
  • Other Document

- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.

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