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Kennesaw State University · 23 hours ago

Executive Communications Specialist

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, focused on transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Executive Communications Specialist will provide communication support for the Office of the President and Office of the Provost, ensuring effective messaging and engagement with the campus community.

Education

Responsibilities

Identify and write a variety of remarks, talking points, scripts, and communications and briefings for University leadership including the President and Provost

Research and write clear, interesting, timely and accurate content that reflects the voice of leadership and the University brand

Meet with leadership and constituencies to understand effective messaging, brand voice, and target audiences

Interpret creative direction, technical information and/or complex materials/concepts and turn them into persuasive, clear and concise concepts for execution

Drive the creation of original concepts that result in relatable, effective and compelling communication that connects with desired audiences

Collaborate with Executive Communications Lead, the Chief of Staff to the President and/or Strategic Communications and Marketing colleagues to coordinate concepts and content and present copy concepts and final deliverables to leadership

Work with leadership to edit and modify copy to meet content expectations and present final deliverables to leadership

Write, curate content and manage the implementation of monthly executive communication channels, including the President’s Message and the Provost Update

Be adept at varying the voice, style, and other characteristics of messaging based on the industry, company, or target audience(s)

Stay current and effectively apply appropriate style guidelines and brand voice across markets and audiences, as well as industry trends

Research and understand stakeholders (through online searches, reviews, interviews with subject-matter experts, and in-person meetings); share key critical insights with leadership

Research and prepare biographic summaries regarding external organizations and constituents

Write, research and collaborate, as appropriate, on campus news announcements, in support of executive initiatives, updates and special projects or working groups

As appropriate, collaborate with a team from concept development to delivery of final products

Cultivate and maintain relationships with KSU faculty, staff and students to support the development of compelling content

Qualification

CopywritingResearch skillsCommunication skillsEvent ManagementHigher education experienceDesktop PublishingCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsTeamworkProblem solvingTime managementProject managementPresentation skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Three (3) years of related marketing and/or communications experience

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Ability to work independently or with a team

Familiarity with commonly used style guides

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Desktop Publishing software)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Exceptional writing and research skills

Experience utilizing search engine optimization to maximize research results

Self-motivated and organized