Description
Our client, a leading Jewish higher education organization, is looking for a Communications Specialist.
This is a full time role that requires going into the Manhattan office 3 days a week. A computer will be provided.
Communications Specialist Responsibilities:
Lead institution content strategy, including content planning and execution, leveraging public relations and storytelling skills
Work closely with recruitment, development, alumni relations, and academic leadership teams to lead in the creation and implementation of effective content strategies that attract and engage prospective students and supporters
Promote student, faculty, and alumni achievements to help drive recruitment and retention, community and engagement in addition to awareness and reputation
Provide editorial supervision to ensure the excellence, originality, and diversity of stories and participants for production, and the accessibility and relevance of content to diverse audiences.
Align strategic communications ensure a consistent, branded college identity.
Identify and develop written communications in support of media relations activities, including fact sheets, talking points, press releases and similar materials (alongside external PR agency)
Serve as a contact for media outlets
Partner with colleagues across all campuses to communicate public events, recruitment and fundraising campaigns and events, special offerings from the Libraries and Museums, student and faculty activities.
Assign writers, photographers, videographers as needed to cover/report on campus events through internal communication channels
Review and edit all print and digital communications
Collaborate with Digital Marketing Manager on email and e-newsletter production, including the management and scheduling of all communications requests, writing and editing copy to ensure messaging and branding guidelines; assembling appropriate photo and video content; and engaging designers as needed
Communications Specialist Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
8+ years in communications or Public Relations role
Experience in higher education and /or Jewish nonprofit
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Branding knowledge
Understanding of top and emerging social media platforms
Awareness of newly emerging media platforms
Advanced knowledge of American Jewish history and community
Broad understanding of issues and policies in higher education and within a college system
Able to maintain high level of confidentiality
Superior attention to detail
Technology Knowledge Required:
Microsoft Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
WordPress, Drupal, or similar
Mailchimp or similar
Canva or similar
Monday.com or similar
Social media platforms