PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA SPECIALIST Job at Louisiana in Natchitoches
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.
Additional information:
- 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 Employment:
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 status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.
For inquiries related to Title IX, contact Julie Powell, Director of Title IX Compliance, at 318-357-5570 or obannonj@nsula.edu. For ADA accommodations, contact the respective university offices as listed.
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 verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of local and regional media landscape
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
- Knowledge of AP Style and media best practices
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, CMS, and social media preferred
Preferred Skills and Characteristics:
- Exceptional communication skills
- Storytelling ability
- Media-savvy
- Multimedia expertise
- Strategic thinking
- Relationship-building skills
- Deadline-oriented
- Detail-oriented
- Collaborative spirit
- Adaptability and curiosity
Responsibilities:
- Create multimedia content for distribution
- Act as media liaison
- Develop and pitch story ideas
- Coordinate media coverage
- Maintain media relationships
- Monitor media coverage
- Collaborate internally on stories
- Provide media training