PR and Communications Manager
| Company | Ohio State University – Columbus |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, OH, USA |
| Salary | $69400 – $91250 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4 years of relevant experience
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Proven track record of developing productive relationships with media
- Understanding of the changing media landscape
- Strong communication and teamworking skills
- Creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Experience in digital communications including social media
- Experience with managing crisis communications
- Strong organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Builds and manages relationships with local and state media outlets
- Facilitates media interviews with center leadership, curatorial team, and other center staff as needed
- Manages relationship with external PR partner to secure and track metrics of national and international media coverage
- Tracks and reports media coverage for key stakeholders
- Partners with Director of Marketing Content, Social Media Manager, and Digital Content Editor to develop consistent messaging across owned channels
- Supports the center’s internal communications efforts
- Co-manages crisis communications with the Head of Marketing, Director of Marketing Content, and university colleagues
- Produces original and news aggregate content for the center’s blog
Preferred Qualifications
- Some project management experience preferred
- A background or interest in the arts is preferred
- Agency experience is of interest