Media Crisis Manager

Location
Primary Location for Job Responsibilities: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary
Supports the planning and execution of strategic communications for the university community and stakeholders. Manages and coordinates the university's news and media team by overseeing public relations efforts that raise awareness and boost the university's reputation. Handles media inquiries, manages the team, and gathers and writes news content for the university's various media outlets. Supervises the media relations team and plays a key role on the university's crisis communication team.

Responsibilities

Leads and directs daily activities of the communications team to ensure content aligns with the mission and strategic vision of the university

Serves as the main point of contact for the University's membership in The Conversation and develops a sustainable plan to support and encourage faculty participation

Maintains key areas of the university website to ensure information is kept current (About KSU, Rankings, Points of Pride)

Prepares stories and press releases for media and web distribution

Maintains media relationships and accurate and current media contact lists

Maintains the university experts' database, keeping it current

Drives team projects to completion with project management of deadlines, deliverables, and multiple constituencies

Coordinates with supervisor and members of staff for consistency of messaging and timely distribution of materials

Oversees media activities, elaborates on promoting the university and colleges, and works with the team to secure local, regional, and national media placements

Manages vendor relationships and services such as media monitoring, database, Expert File, and Newswise

Remains competent and current through professional reading, developing professional contacts, and attending professional development courses and/or training directed by the Assistant Vice President of Communications

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Communications, Marketing, Corporate Communications, or a related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of experience in the related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with the media

Strong managerial experience

Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to work under pressure and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Able to think critically and analytically.

Adaptable and able to work independently and across teams.

Strong sense of ownership and ability to work across organizational boundaries to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines.

Knowledgeable of AP Style.

Results-oriented, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative with a can-do positive attitude.

Exercises consistent sound judgment.

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).

Strong writing skills.

Organized, self-directed, and self-disciplined.

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

Other Information
This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 25% – 49% of the time.

Background Check

Standard

Education

DMV

9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

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