State of Louisiana is hiring: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA SPECIALIST in Natchitoc
State of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA, United States, 71457
Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Public Relations and Media Specialist.
To apply: Please submit your cover letter, updated resume, complete contact information for 2 professional references, and a work sample to apply@nsula.edu.
Note: Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy covers all employment terms including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and training.
Contact Information for Inquiries
For Title IX complaints or inquiries, contact Julie Powell, Title IX Coordinator, at 318-357-5570 or obannonj@nsula.edu.
For ADA accommodations, contact Jennifer Kelly at 318-357-4300 or andersonje@nsula.edu; for student services, contact Crissey Smith at 318-357-5460 or smithcr@nsula.edu; for faculty/staff accommodations, contact Veronica M. Biscoe at 318-357-6359 or ramirezv@nsula.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or multimedia journalism
- Ability to produce photo, video, and written content
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of local and regional media
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
- Knowledge of AP Style and media practices
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, and social media (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Create multimedia content for external distribution
- Act as a media liaison for the university
- Develop and pitch story ideas
- Coordinate media coverage of events
- Maintain media relationships and monitor coverage
- Collaborate internally to identify stories
- Provide media training for university spokespeople