Quincy College · 1 month ago
Communications and Public Relations Director - Quincy College
Quincy, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expQuincy College is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Director to enhance its visibility and reputation. The Director will work closely with college leadership to manage media relations, create content for various platforms, and support marketing initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain consistent focus on successfully enhancing and promoting the image, reputation, and positive presence of the college to internal and external audiences
Proactively seek media coverage through news releases, media pitches, and building relationships with members of the media
Develop and maintain rapport and ongoing relationships with reporters, editors, and producers to earn regular news coverage
Write and distribute press releases to issue college news and to promote college activities, including events
Write and distribute newsletters and informational material internally and externally
Serve as first point of contact for all media inquiries, as spokesperson for the College when necessary, and otherwise referring inquiries to relevant college administrators, staff, or faculty for comment or expertise, consulting on and developing responses as necessary
Regularly monitor news/media coverage of topics relevant to the higher-education community (including that which involves competitors) and share it with appropriate college leaders
Manage the News & Events section and home page of the public website, posting press releases, writing headlines/blurbs for media mentions, and collaborating with Marketing team to generally establish the content strategy
Supports Marketing in branding, writing, proofing, messaging, publications, promotional materials
Communicate with the local community to inform and remind members of the benefits of the College to them, such as campus events
Advise College administrators as requested or required regarding local issues and opportunities and, when necessary, help develop crisis communication strategies
Represent the College at occasional local official and community events
Partner with senior leadership including by supporting presidential communications by writing letters, e-mails, speeches, announcements,and newsletters, as well as providing talking points for events
Proactively anticipate communication needs throughout each academic year and lead or support those efforts
Develop and maintain project timelines
Ability to prioritize requests
Proficiency in standard office software applications and ability to learn new software as needed
Maintain accurate records
Facilitate community relationships, through the office of the President, with alumnae, businesses and industry partners to advance the missions of the college
Serve as liaison when needed to the College Foundation, working jointly to promote community relationships
Collaborate with College leadership to include the Board of Governors, faculty, staff, administrators, students, external partners, and community stakeholders as needed for purposes of developing content relative to press releases, etc
Assure that communication throughout the College adheres to consistent standards
Serve on College committees as assigned
Work flexible hours as needed and perform other duties as assigned
Participates in mandatory training/coursework. Including but not limited to: Title IX and Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination, Security Policy and Notification of Security Reporting, FERPA, Municipal Ethics Law
Qualification
Required
Solid track record of progressive experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or relevant field
Minimum of three years directing media relations or community relations
Additional experience required
Demonstrable writing skills that reflect an understanding of writing for different audiences
Ability to condense complex concepts into consistent, easy-to-understand messaging, along with the ability to customize content to match audiences and media, as appropriate
Ability to cultivate relationships with members of the media, as well as members of the College and local communities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
Understanding of and experience in creating a wide range of communications materials
Knowledge of social media and an understanding and appreciation of its role in public/media relations
Strong oral communication skills, editing and proofreading skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team, depending on the project at hand
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations
Bachelor's degree required
Proficiency in standard office software applications and ability to learn new software as needed
Company
Quincy College
Quincy College is a school in Quincy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.72MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
2019-04-29Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Meghan (Cassidy) Giovannoni
Vice President of Student Success & Partnerships
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2022-07-09
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