Saint Anselm College seeks a full-time Communications Specialist to support the communications needs of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics. The Communications Specialist facilitates and supports strategic communication that develops public understanding and support for the institute, its academic and civic contributions to the college, and its role in serving as a place for thought and action that inform understanding, dialogue and research about local, state and national politics.
Communication initiatives will focus on the institute?s programs and events as well as the accomplishments and activities of its faculty, students and alumni. While focusing exclusively on the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, the Communications Specialist works closely with the college?s communications and marketing team charged with managing a wide range of print, electronic and messaging assignments that underscore the college?s commitment to excellence in Catholic liberal arts education, particularly among prospective students and benefactors. The Communications Specialist works at the NHIOP reporting to the Executive Director with advice from College Communications to ensure consistency of messaging and adherence to the college?s graphic identity and overall editorial policies and publication priorities.
The Communications Specialist will provide draft copy for news releases and press announcements for NHIOP events. He/she will also update and maintain the institute?s Web site, and write copy for and produce a variety of print and electronic communications materials. The specialist will manage NHIOP Facebook and Twitter pages. He/she will run the VideoLink TV Studio; set up studio, prepare guests for camera, and will also promote VideoLink to local campaigns, politicians, businesses, etc. Also, assist with fundraisers and events by coordinating RSVPs, awards for honorees, and creating agendas. Take photos and videos; post on social media networks and/or college website.
Also, coordinate Civic Leadership Academy, NEW Leadership New England and/or other civic programs. Call on NH high schools to promote programs, coordinate mailings with Admission, promote the program via press releases, web posts, etc. He/she will assist students by providing letters of recommendation on behalf of the NHIOP executive director; help students prepare for internship and job interviews. Set up and help student TV crew conduct on-camera interviews with NHIOP guests.
The Communications Specialist will attend and coordinate Harvard?s National Campaign Conference and/or other conferences with Saint Anselm students. Additional responsibilities will include drafting remarks, speeches, letters, proposals and correspondence as assigned.
Required Skills
- Excellent writing skills with proven experience in writing for both print and electronic media. (A writing test will be required.)
- Basic understanding of HTML and web editing software and proficiency in social media and social networking technologies; knowledge of AP style.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under tight and changing deadlines.
- Interest in and commitment to Saint Anselm?s mission in Catholic liberal arts education, and interest in state, local and national politics.
Experience Required
- Bachelor?s degree in journalism, English, marketing, communications or related field required.
- Three years direct experience in media relations and/or public relations required.
- Experience in higher education and working knowledge of New Hampshire and New England-based media outlets.
Human Resources
Saint Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Manchester, NH 03102
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Source: http://www.yankeeprsa.org/communications-specialistsaint-anselm-college
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