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.
Part-Time Position Description & Details Position Information:
Strategic Communication & Multimedia Coordinator Minot State University is seeking candidates for the position of Strategic Communication & Multimedia Coordinator in the University Communications office. MSU is looking for a creative and passionate individual who loves telling the University's story through various platforms. Candidates should work well with others in a fast-paced, exciting work environment. This position reports to the Director of University Communications. This position will research, develop, and produce feature stories on MSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time 15-19 hours per week, flexible schedule
Department:
University Communications Key Responsibilities :
Content Creation :
Draft and edit feature articles, press releases, newsletters, and student profiles for the University website and print magazine Connections. Candidates will work with digital photography and videography to create well-rounded projects. The Coordinator will manage all aspects of content creation, from idea to final project, including photography, video production, and editing.
Administrative Support :
Maintain media contact lists, update web pages using content management systems, and transcribe interviews. Maintain the University's calendar and promotional screens.
Team Building :
This position will work with current student writers, helping edit and tutor student writers along with assigning new stories and various tasks within feature story writing and video production. The Coordinator will work with the Director of University Communications to develop a student worker team.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, Video Production, and/or Public Relations Preferred qualifications: Experience within the field of content creation General knowledge of graphic design and corresponding Adobe software Experience with social media platforms Experience both in front of and behind the camera
Additional Information Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Confidentiality of Application Materials:
Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Veteran's Preference:
Veteran's claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.
Clery Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well at three years' worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
