Director of News and Media Relations
- Employer
- Old Dominion University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Feb 12, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Public Relations & Marketing (Campus), Editing & Publications Management
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Office of Strategic Communication and Marketing at Old
Dominion University is seeking candidates for the Director of News
and Media Relations (full-time, 12 month) position. This position
will enhance the University’s reputation and image through public
relations functions, including formulating strategies, crafting
messages, and building relationships. Other duties include: lead
the operation of the News and Media Relations team, including the
conception, development, creation, and dissemination of news,
research and/or strategic communications and public relations and
reputation management initiatives; communicate with a diverse
audience, including news media, internal and external stakeholders,
key industry and government constituents, and the
community-at-large; serve as editor of InsideODU, Monarch Mailer,
and the University’s official news site.
Required Education: Master’s degree in marketing,
communications, journalism, public relations or related field; a
bachelor’s degree with experience equivalent to a master’s degree
may be substituted.
Required Qualifications: Considerable experience
working in public relations and communications. Considerable
experience supervising staff. Considerable experience working with
diverse internal and external constituents. Experience in crisis
management and resolving issues through public communications and
correspondence. Extensive knowledge of journalistic style, English
grammar and design. Considerable knowledge of public relations and
publications principles, concepts and techniques. Must be both
strategic and detail-oriented and can work proactively and
effectively with minimal supervision. Excellent writing and
interpersonal skills. Exceptional verbal and written communication
and presentation skills with confidence to serve as the
university’s spokesperson when needed and media train university
leaders, faculty and staff. Strong oral communications skills,
including the ability to communicate effectively with others and to
speak in public. Strong proofreading and editing skills. Ability to
work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment with changing
priorities and requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage an
office composed of various sub-units and supervise employees. Must
have excellent digital and social media skills, including Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter. Strong media relationships are a must;
experience in national, broadcast, and digital media required. This
position will also require knowledge of local media. Must be
organized and detail-oriented with exceptional time management and
multitasking abilities. Passion for emerging media trends.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience
in writing, website content or marketing for higher education.
Professional experience utilizing social media. Experience using
web content management systems. Experience in higher education
administration. Writing and newsroom experience.
Review Date: The initial application review date
for this position is March 8, 2021 and will remain open until
filled.
Old Dominion University does not discriminate in admissions,
treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on
the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,
sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status,
family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, or disability. Minorities, women,
veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
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