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Hickok Cole Architects

Communications Specialist

Hickok Cole Architects, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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The Newhouse School has hired a new Director for the Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship (IDJC). The new Director has a full agenda and strategic initiatives to advance the School’s efforts in these areas. This staff position is essential to supporting the communications, marketing, and social media needs of the IDJC in Washington, D.C.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Qualifications

3-5 years experience in support of communications, marketing, and social media strategy for an organization. Job Specific Qualifications Savvy social media practitioner with communications planning, messaging, and media relations experience. Branding/marketing experience preferred. ResponsibilitiesCommunication Planning & Strategy

Liaison for comprehensive communications strategy for the Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship to the university, Newhouse, and Maxwell school’s communications teams. Build and distinguish the Institute’s brand in a busy think tank environment in Washington, D.C. Plan messaging across all media, producing content in various forms for distribution on media channels (i.e., writing press releases, news articles, website content, podcast scripts, feature articles, etc.). Participate in developing strategies for positioning the Institute among news organizations, government and civics groups, and the public at large. Devise ways to build an audience for the Institute's programs and research. Work with Advancement, Alumni Relations, and other external relations offices at SU to promote and engage with prospective partners, donors, and alumni. Media Partnerships

Coordinate developing and executing media partnerships for the Institute. Media coverage for professors, events, research, etc. Managing press inquiries, attendance at events, etc. Developing/creating media distribution and internal mailing lists. Event & Program Communications

Partner with Director in planning communication strategies for the Institute’s events, programming, and research activities. Coordinate coverage on multiple distribution outlets to bring each event to life on various media platforms; provide live event coverage on social media, etc. Social Media Channels

Responsible for developing and executing a social media strategy for the Institute. Identifying all relevant social media channels/apps and setting up Institute accounts. Creating content and a regular posting schedule to maximize exposure for the Institute. Assess and evaluate effectiveness of messaging and adjust for maximum reach. Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools / Equipment Not Applicable

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