"Media Crisis Manager"

Media Crisis Manager

Job ID: 291221

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leads and directs daily activities of the communications team to ensure content aligns with the mission and strategic vision of the university
2. 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
3. Maintains key areas of the university website to ensure information is kept current (About KSU, Rankings, Points of Pride)
4. Prepares stories and press releases for media and web distribution
5. Maintains media relationships and accurate and current media contact lists
6. Maintains the university experts' database, keeping it current
7. Drives team projects to completion with project management of deadlines, deliverables, and multiple constituencies
8. Coordinates with supervisor and members of staff for consistency of messaging and timely distribution of materials
9. Oversees media activities, elaborates on promoting the university and colleges, and works with the team to secure local, regional, and national media placements
10. Manages vendor relationships and services such as media monitoring, database, Expert File, and Newswise
11. 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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

KNOWLEDGE
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)

SKILLS
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