A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
Troy - T01 Job Summary The Communication Coordinator for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences works closely with the Dean, department chairs, faculty, and other stakeholders under the direction of the Office of University Relations to develop and distribute strategic communications that advance public awareness of the College's mission, programs, and impact. This position supports the College's communications and media relations efforts by assisting with media inquiries, helping pitch faculty expertise and College initiatives, and coordinating with the University Relations office to generate positive external media coverage. The Communication Coordinator also assists with creating and maintaining content for the College's website and social media channels and serves as a liaison with the Marketing and Communications office to facilitate requests and ensure compliance with University brand guidelines. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables The Communication Coordinator will focus on the following core areas: Writing and Content Creation Write news releases, feature stories, web content, and other communications materials highlighting faculty, students, programs, and initiatives Edit content for clarity, accuracy, tone, and Associated Press style Assist with internal and external communications as needed Social Media, Web, and Marketing Support Assist with developing and managing content for the College's social media channels in alignment with University strategy Create engaging digital content to support recruitment, outreach, and reputation-building efforts Update and maintain College web pages using the University's content management system Coordinate with the University's Marketing and Communications office on campaigns, requests, and brand compliance Media Relations and Public Relations Assist with media relations efforts, including responding to inquiries and coordinating interviews Support efforts to pitch faculty experts, research, and College initiatives to local, regional, and national media Assist with media monitoring and reporting Provide basic event coverage, including photography and limited video support as needed Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, or a closely related field Experience in a news, public relations/media relations, or marketing role Demonstrated understanding of news value and how media organizations operate Experience creating and managing social media content in a professional or academic setting Strong writing and editing skills for print, web, and social media, with a working knowledge of Associated Press style Photography skills suitable for basic news gathering and event coverage Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of experience in a newsroom, public relations, or media relations role Experience using media monitoring or public relations platforms such as Cision or Meltwater Experience shooting and editing basic video content Familiarity with social media monitoring, analytics, or performance measurement Experience updating web content using a content management system Experience writing or producing content related to education or higher education Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm - Work hours may vary to include evenings and weekends as required for associated job activities List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Ability to carry and set up camera, drone, backdrops, mult-box and similar equipment used in university and media relations Does this position have supervisory responsibility?:
No Open Until Filled:
Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must provide writing samples under the Other Documents attachment option. Additional samples, such as photography, are optional. Solicit References Through the System?: No Applicant Special Instructions Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu .
