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South Carolina Treasurer's Office · 2 months ago

External Communications Manager

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The South Carolina Treasurer's Office is seeking an External Communications Manager to enhance their media relations and communication strategies. This role involves managing sensitive situations, crafting clear messages for diverse audiences, and building relationships with stakeholders while overseeing multiple projects.

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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 communicationsDigital media experienceOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingJudgmentProfessionalismAnalytical skillsCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

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

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

Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position

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