Millikin University is hiring: Public and Media Relations Coordinator in Decatur

The Public & Media Relations Coordinator is the chief source for information about Millikin University and is responsible for telling the University’s story through various media to enhance the Millikin brand by creating high-quality content for news releases, feature pieces, and other written materials.

The Coordinator is responsible for the planning, execution, analysis, and continual improvement of a comprehensive, proactive, and outcomes-driven media and public relations plan that enhances Millikin University’s visibility, reputation, relationships, and resources. The outcomes of these efforts will demonstrate increased awareness and interest of the University. The Public & Media Relations Coordinator is also responsible for assisting in managing emergency and crisis communications plans and activities. The position's scope of influence is both University and community wide. Success in this position necessitates skills in communication, leadership, and collaboration with constituents across marketing and media, campus, and community. The Coordinator’s schedule may include working evenings and/or weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Yields high quality media coverage for the University by proactively developing and maintaining opportunities and relationships with local and national media

Develops and implements a comprehensive media relations plan at the local, regional, state, and national level

Produces content for news releases, feature stories, media advisories, expert alerts, and other written media relations materials

Maintains the news section of millikin.edu

Collaborates with appropriate University offices to develop media strategies to advance the Millikin brand

Serves as key media relations contact and provides communication support during crisis and emergency events

Monitors Millikin's presence in traditional, online, and social media outlets through the use of media tracking software (Cision)

Create and publish student achievements on the University website

Organizes press conferences, media tours, interviews, and other events and activities to promote Millikin's academic programs, initiatives, and news

Provides communication support for administrators, faculty, staff and students

Track current events and higher education issues to explore opportunities for media placements and university collaboration

Attends and participates in appropriate conferences, events, and networks to establish significant positioning in the community and represent the University

Works independently and as a productive collaborator of the Marketing & Media Relations team

Responds to tight deadlines and works on multiple projects simultaneously

Assists the communications team with special projects and departmental initiatives, performing other work-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and networking skills

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or another related field

Minimum three years’ professional experience in media relations

Ability to work independently on projects and collaborate as a strong team member

A high degree of creativity, initiative, and integrity

Willingness to stay up to date with emerging trends in media relations

A confident, professional, and positive attitude

Sound organization skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent knowledge of public relations and strategic communication principles and best practices

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and with precise execution

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