Communications Specialist
Job Location:
Prescott, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
The Communications Specialist plays a key role in creating influencing and delivering strategic communications that elevate the universitys brand reputation and engagement with internal and external audiences. This position offers the opportunity to manage assigned internal communications develop high-impact stories and monitor industry-relevant trends; support media relations; and collaborate across departments to advance institutional priorities. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering clear compelling messaging.
Key Job Functions
Develop write and execute strategic communications across multiple formats and channels including press releases newsletters and emails and contribute content to the universitys news site internal network and social media platforms.
Implement assigned communication strategies and support broader efforts to engage target audiences including current students faculty university leadership media and external stakeholders.
Support the universitys media relations strategy by building and maintaining relationships with journalists media outlets and key stakeholders to enhance earned-media coverage and public visibility.
Draft and distribute assigned media materials including press releases media advisories and announcements.
Monitor news coverage and relevant digital media and respond to inquiries as appropriate.
Evaluate and analyze social media activity providing insights and recommendations to support and amplify the reputation of the University.
Create and distribute internal communications to keep employees and students informed of organizational updates initiatives and events.
Assist in planning and coordinating events meetings and presentations.
Ensure consistency in branding messaging and organizational voice across all communication platforms.
Conduct research and analyze the effectiveness of news and communication campaigns providing data-driven recommendations.
Support emergency communication efforts including drafting timely alerts and coordinating messaging with internal and external stakeholders.
About us
For over 100 years Embry-Riddle has been the worlds leading aviation and aerospace university educating more than 30000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach Florida and Prescott Arizona as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165000 alumni around the world our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace aviation defense and technology industries.
Today our faculty researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation space artificial intelligence cybersecurity autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders government agencies and innovators they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator researcher administrator technologist or industry professional your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery purpose and excellenceand help shape the future of aerospace.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your healthbecause your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier happier you!
Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. Youll also receive 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in communications Public Relations Marketing Journalism or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in communications public relations or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in writing editing and content creation across multiple platforms.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with content management systems and familiarity with social media.
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
- Strong news judgment and the ability to translate complex or technical information for general audiences.
- Knowledge of current communications trends tools and best practices.
To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311884. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individual merit qualifications and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visit ourwebsite.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contactand should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The Universi ... View more
