Job Details

Sr Communications & Media Cord

Job ID: 300097
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Job Summary

The Senior Communications & Media Coordinator uses mass communication in support of institutional priorities by connecting employees, students and the community to the university mission, vision and values. The position identifies stories about university initiatives, accomplishments and achievements that may warrant internal or external promotion. The position conceptualizes and produces compelling print and multimedia content. Acts as a liaison for institutional priority areas to proactively communicate news that may be of interest to the broader community. The position works with local, regional and national media to obtain news coverage for the university. Writes and edits news briefs, feature articles and profiles for publication on digital news channels, or in university magazines. The position crafts media pitches and news releases and often coordinates news coverage for events. The position produces multimedia content, to include video, photo and graphics. Takes after-hours call and serves as primary point of contact in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Identifies stories about university initiatives, accomplishments, and achievements that warrant internal or external promotion; conceptualizes and produces compelling print and multimedia content for digital platforms that include writing, video, photos, and graphics.
• Serves as a liaison for institutional priority areas to proactively communicate news of interest to the broader community; prepares AU Experts for interviews, including helping to hone clear, effective messaging and staffing interviews.
• Works with local, regional and national media to obtain news coverage for the university; crafts media pitches and news releases and coordinates news coverage for events; takes after-hours calls and serves as a point of contact with the media in the event of an emergency.
• Maintains current digital and media relations knowledge. Uses a project management system on a daily basis to document and track projects from beginning to end.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of professional communications experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree from an accredited college or university and three plus years relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be proficient in Word Press
• Must have knowledge of Jagwire, Fine Print and Experts Center
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Must have understanding of AP style
• Must have understanding of media concepts
• An ability to understand and decipher complex concepts
• Self-starter
• Ability to think strategically about how AU's mission and expertise might align with, influence or support world affairs
• Coordinating/conducting media training
• Must be a creative and enthusiastic team player
• Relationships with development journalists a plus

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B9

Salary Range: $48,800/annually - $61,000/annually

Recruitment Period: 6/25/26 - Until Filled