Communication Specialist

Communication Specialist

Job no: 496216

SUNY Budget Title: Assistant Director of Community Relations
Salary Level/Grade: SL3
Work type: Full time
Location: Brockport, NY
Department: College Communications
Categories: Management & Professional

Located in Western New York, State University of New York College at Brockport is a nationally recognized and accredited public institution with competitive state health insurance and retirement plan options. SUNY Brockport also includes Brockport Downtown and sponsors the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), both located in Rochester, NY. We are an inclusive employee-oriented university. Be yourself and start your career here. Help us build a better Brockport! Job Summary: SUNY Brockport is currently accepting applications for a Communication Specialist. The person in this role will dynamically tell the SUNY Brockport story to a variety of stakeholders. This individual shows a passion for social media while managing SUNY Brockport's primary social media channels, pitches story ideas to local/regional/national media, responds to media inquiries, acts as a secondary college spokesperson, and generates written stories for the Brockport website and e-newsletter.

This individual works with a talented team of storytellers - writers, videographers, and photographers - to cultivate content ideas, craft compelling stories, and share them with our audiences in a variety of different ways. They will be the voice of SUNY Brockport on social media, proactively and reactively engaging with the college's followers. Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business, or related field, from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
  
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in public relations or media or managing social media for a brand.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Excellent portfolio of work that showcases storytelling capabilities, including social media posts.
  *Examples must be shared as part of the application process.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Experience working with various reporters and media outlets.
  
• Experience being interviewed by the news media.
  
• Familiarity with social media management software.
  
• Basic graphic design skills.
  
• Ability to capture compelling video and photography with a smart phone.
  Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Salary and Benefits: Minimum Salary is $50,525. May be benefits eligible; more information at Careers@Brockport. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Application Instructions: Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your letter of application that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Background Investigation Statement:
  All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check. New York State Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Diversity Statement: We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success. SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.brockport.edu/cw/en-us/job/496216/communication-specialist jeid-6a3e398b6fe206409d0f180c0d7c40c7