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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

External Communications Manager

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$66K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of the State Treasurer's Office in South Carolina, and they are seeking an External Communications Manager. The role involves managing media relations, crafting clear communications for diverse audiences, and collaborating with stakeholders while ensuring discretion in high-stakes situations.

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Responsibilities

Experience in media relations to include working with media outlets

Ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes situations with discretion, sound judgment and professionalism

Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to craft clear and concise messages for diverse audiences and channels

Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualification

Media relationsExternal communicationsPublic relationsDigital media experienceAnalytical skillsCollaborationOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Experience in media relations to include working with media outlets

Ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes situations with discretion, sound judgment and professionalism

Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to craft clear and concise messages for diverse audiences and channels

Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Exemplary writing, editing and proofreading skills are essential

Strong knowledge of external communications theory and best practices

Superior media relations and relationship building skills

Ability to analyze complex financial and technical issues in order to work with subject matter experts to communicate the information in relevant, compelling and easily absorbed manner to the general public

Experience with print and digital media

May require occasional in-state travel and very limited overnight travel

Must be able to safely lift and carry files, supplies, boxes, etc. weighing up to 20 lbs

Must be able to sit, stand and walk for intermittent periods of time

Must be able to reach, bend and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment