Public and Media Relations Manager, Gallaudet, Washington, DC
Gallaudet -
Washington, DC,
US
Public and Media Relations Manager
Date Posted: 2024-05-20
Job description
OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.
Job Title:
Public and Media Relations Manager
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salary
Exempt Status:
Yes
Compensation Grade (Track/Level):
P3
Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
$83,426.00-$111,201.00
Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):
Gallaudet University
Supervisory Organization (Department):
Communications
Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Public and Media Relations Manager provides support to the university's public relations, internal communications and media relations efforts.
Job Description:
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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.
Job Title:
Public and Media Relations Manager
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salary
Exempt Status:
Yes
Compensation Grade (Track/Level):
P3
Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
$83,426.00-$111,201.00
Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):
Gallaudet University
Supervisory Organization (Department):
Communications
Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Public and Media Relations Manager provides support to the university's public relations, internal communications and media relations efforts.
Job Description:
- Implements public relations, internal communications, and media relations strategies for the University.
- Develops media relations strategies aimed at gaining the university positive exposure in local, national, and international media outlets; supports communications for the University for executive team members; provides media relations support to the Crisis Leadership Team and Administration; coordinates media training for the university's lead administrators; works with students and faculty to identify opportunities to promote Gallaudet's academic offerings and the accomplishments of students, faculty and alumni; helps ensure all activities reflect Gallaudet's strategic objectives in both content and appearance; provides support for the functions of media relations, selected public relations activities, internal e-publications, campaign materials, and the Gallaudet website; and works closely with university leaders.
- Develops media relations opportunities, writes media releases, and answers media queries; produces appropriate sources for the development of individual stories; staffs interviews and conducts media training; and promotes Gallaudet's programs, people, and their stories, including faculty expertise and research.
- Tracks media coverage and develops/updates media tracking and analytics; and monitors media trends.
- Develops and maintains media contacts and databases.
- Implements public relations projects and programs, including external and internal promotional events; and works with marketing to produce support materials and activities, including materials in support of other university initiatives.
- Along with leaders of the university, implements strategies to achieve the university's strategic goals, including participation in cross-functional initiatives and teams.
- Assists with the oversight of content for some of the University's most visible, most influential print and electronic publications, Gallaudet Today magazine, Gallaudet website, Gallaudet Digest, Hi-5, and broadcast emails.
- Develops or solicits talking points, speeches, and quotes on behalf of the Board of Trustees, university president and senior-level administrators.
- Assists the Director in helping the university manage crisis communications, working closely with the Crisis Leadership Team, Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Public Safety.
- Represents University Communications at on- and off-campus events that support the university's strategic goals.
- Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
- Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
- Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree.
- A minimum of four years of professional experience with public relations, communications and marketing, or a related field.
- Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
- Experience working in a higher education setting.
- Strong knowledge of the national media market and its principal influences.
- Strong skills with understanding how to cultivate reporters and media contacts and pitch stories.
- Demonstrated experience in measuring the plan's activities with appropriate rigor and metrics.
- Demonstrated experience with media relations, connections with print and broadcast media, and familiarity with electronic media, the web and its permutations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
Current Employees (Regular Status and Extended Temporary)
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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.