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Associate Director, Media Relations
Emory University. Increase awareness and visibility of Emory University through proactive and reactive outreach to media outlets .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in media relations, strategic communications planning, and content development, with a strong ability to cultivate relationships with media outlets and produce high-quality publications. Proficient in advising leadership and collaborating with teams to enhance visibility and outreach efforts.
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Media RelationsStrategic Communications PlanningContent DevelopmentPublic RelationsWriting and Editing
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Hard Skills
Public RelationsWritingEditingCrisis CommunicationPublications ManagementMedia OutreachStrategic PlanningMultimedia Content DevelopmentPress Conference PreparationAudience Analysis
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCreative CommunicationCollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Media OutletsPublic Information MaterialsDigital PlatformsGeorgia ResidencyInternal and External Messaging
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Increase awareness and visibility of Emory University through proactive and reactive outreach to media outlets
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with local and national news media
- Assist with creation of internal and external messaging
- Develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns
- Assist with development of content regarding Emory University
- Develop and implement media relations and/or publications programs for specific colleges and schools
- Assist in strategic public relations planning and implementation, including media relations, publications, crisis communication and issues management
- Develop relationships with journalists and implement new methods for media relations efforts
- Edit texts and collaborate with clients and designers to produce publications
- May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials
- Advise leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on content for digital platforms
- Prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create media relations and public affairs materials
- Contribute to multimedia content for the website and Emory News Center
- Identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces
- Collaborate with communications peers to promote joint initiatives and research
- Perform related responsibilities as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field
- Four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, or an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience
- Master's degree preferred
- Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor
- Demonstrated creative communications and business skills
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience
- Residency in the state of Georgia required
- Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to work from home regularly
- Hybrid remote work arrangement
- Equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities