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Kennesaw State University Hiring for Public Relations Multimedia Specialist at Kennesaw Full Time
Job Details
Public Relations Multimedia Specialist
Job ID: 260024
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Find your wings at KSU!
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, diversity, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion!
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Job Summary
Provides strategic council and works collaboratively with dean(s) and department head(s) on media and public relations activities that enhance the reputation of college(s) and/or department(s). Works collaboratively with university marketing on projects (e.g. providing earned media support for campaigns, etc.). Responsible for writing for a variety of media, both print and electronic, which may include news and feature stories, writing for internal and external communication platforms, press releases, stories for the web, and other projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops written content, including feature stories, news releases and media advisories, but may also include blog posts, social media content, marketing copy, talking points and other forms of communication to help promote the college/departments and the University
2. Proactively identifies and develops story ideas (student, faculty and alumni successes, college/university initiatives, research, etc.) by building relationships with colleagues from the various academic and administrative
3. Assists in the development and enhancement of the annual communications strategic plan
4. Works collaboratively college and University partners
5. Develops and manages multimedia production process for news and feature stories including story concept, story boarding and scripting
6. Records and/or assists with editing, shooting and audio
7. Collaborates closely with a variety of stakeholders on all aspects of projects including planning, content, production level and platforms, turnaround time, edits and approvals
8. Works with the social media team to leverage analytics to determine the effectiveness of activities and make continual improvements
9. Serves as “on-air” reporter for university and college special events
10. Develops and executes new multimedia projects (video and/or audio) (e.g. video news releases, weekly series and/or other programming to promote the University
11. Assists social media team to develop organic video and audio content.
12. Serves as subject matter expert to develop compelling video and audio content to supplement their stories
13. Stays up to date on multimedia storytelling trends
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Required Experience
Four (4) years of experience in Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Strong writing and editing ability
Able to work independently, make decisions and multi-task to balance multiple priorities
Able to build relationships, work collaboratively and exhibit professional demeanor
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Ability to adapt and quickly learn new technologies
KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of Associate Press Style with experience in using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or motion graphics and effects software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects and Photoshop
Knowledge of journalism principles, techniques, and digital best practices
Knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery, and other production formats
Knowledge in all aspects of professional quality productions, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound, editing and online video environment and online distribution
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based applications)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills, phone, and e-mail etiquette
Skills in video, multimedia development and video storytelling from concepting to shooting
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust..
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% – 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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