Media and Corporate Communications Specialist

Description

• Assist with the preparation and transmission of press releases and annual public press announcements
• Recommend and help implement procedural improvements/efficiencies
• Assist with the creation, development and production of all corporate publications and promotions
• Help with the design elements and maintenance of the corporation’s website
• Interacts (verbal and written communications) with staff, management, news media, and vendors
• Contribute to the creative design process and graphic arts work for all corporate printed materials
• General departmental administrative duties; including data input, word processing, phone calls, editing/proofing documents, etc.

Requirements

• Strong corporate and college awareness; marketing oriented
• Ability to effectively present ideas in detail to a variety of audiences
• Extensive use of a customized database in addition to standard and specialty (customized) PC applications
• Strong commitment to the highest ethical business practices
• Experience in an academic or business setting desired – this is a growth-oriented position that will offer excellent long-term challenges and stability
• Must have very strong grammar skills
• Business-like communicator familiar with structured environments and deadlines
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style is a plus
• Familiarity with desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) is a big plus
• 3+ years of practical related work experience with media/corporate communications
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Some photography experience is also a plus
• Must be very detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated – the ideal candidate is a strong communicative team player who has the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Working proficiency of standard PC applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
• Bachelor’s degree is required – preferably a degree in English, Writing, Journalism, or Communications
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Professional in demeanor and presentation

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance