Top 13 Media relations specialist Jobs in Ga

Media Relations Specialist
Kennesaw State University —Kennesaw, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Public speaking
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- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Research
External Communications Specialist, Energy and Infrastructure Campaigns
Google —Atlanta, GA
- $116,000 - $166,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Public Relations & Media Outreach Specialist
Attractions Marketing Pros —Atlanta, GA
- $50,033.13 - $60,254.95 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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Strategic Communications Specialist
Geotab —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Academic Professional (Associate Director, Writing and Communication Program)
Georgia Tech —Atlanta, GA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Communications Specialist
Health One Alliance, LLC —Dalton, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Public Relations Specialist
Airia —Atlanta, GA
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
14d
Communications & PR Specialist
Speria —Atlanta, GA
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Mid-level
2d
Program Operations Specialist
Georgia Department of Public Health —DeKalb County, GA
- $48,985.67 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
2d
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
City of Jonesboro —Jonesboro, GA
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
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3d
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Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc. —Cordele, GA
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Hospital
- HIPAA
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Sales and Marketing Specialist
FineLine Technologies, Inc —Suwanee, GA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Business development
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Media Relations Specialist

Kennesaw State University -
Kennesaw, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

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

Works with leadership in the day-to-day management of an aggressive, pro-active media public relations program. Develops, reviews and edits communication materials prior to release to the media. As a key media relations contact, this team member will also build networks with regional and national media contacts to increase coverage on key college programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In collaboration with leadership, participates in the development and implementation of
2. Provides guidance to colleges, departments, key stakeholders and university leadership regarding media activities such as story pitches and distribution of news releases
3. Provides editorial guidance, edits for media relations representatives, and strengthens the team working environment
4. Writes, edits, and distributes news stories, media statements and other requested communication materials to ensure effective coverage of university activities and initiatives
5. Manages assigned media and public relations campaigns in assigned areas and produces weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports to track campaign progress
6. Identifies and cultivates local, national and international media contacts as part of a proactive strategy to aggressively increase coverage of the university, its faculty and programs in support of Kennesaw State's strategic initiatives
7. Supports and identifies faculty experts who will respond to media requests
8. Prepares stakeholders and university leadership for media opportunities and/or other public speaking engagements by preparing talking points, speeches, testimonies or other remarks

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations, Communication, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in a related field
Previous experience proactively pitching the media
Previous experience serving in a public information officer or similar role
Previous experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to build relationships, work collaboratively and exhibit good judgment and diplomacy
Able to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners

KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of Associated Press Style and journalism principles and techniques

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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, [email protected].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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