Public Relations and Content Manager

Concord University - Athens, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Athens, WV

Educational Services

About the position

The Public Relations and Content Manager at Concord University is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of content for marketing and advertising strategies. This role also involves managing media and public relations efforts to align with the university's mission, vision, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary writer for internal and external content of the institution.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the voice and style of the University in conjunction with the Director of Marketing.
• Develop content for a variety of media highlighting the mission, vision, goals, strategic plan, and other related areas for the University.
• Create and release press releases, newsworthy items, and official University statements to media.
• Serve as the point of contact for media and public relations inquiries and interview requests, including pitching stories to media partners.
• Coordinate public relations initiatives and activities, including press conferences, promotional events, and university-sponsored events.
• Responsible for university digital and print publications.
• Assist the marketing team and Advancement Office with events, projects, and other duties as directed.
• Assist with campus photography and videography as needed.
• Attend on-campus and off-campus events as deemed appropriate during the daytime and evening hours.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Marketing, Public Relations, Media, Communications, Journalism, or another related field.
• More than 3 years of public relations work experience.
• Excellent oral and presentation skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to organize workflow, identify priorities, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Content Management Service and website management experience.
• Social media and digital campaign experience.
• Traditional and print media experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in English, Writing, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or another related field.

Benefits

• Work week of 37.5 hours.
• Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually.
• Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 6% employee contribution matched by the university.
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost with optional coverage available.
• Mountaineer Flexible Benefits for eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• Annual Increment Pay.