Sr Communications & Media Cord

Overview

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Job : 298649

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us: Augusta University is Georgia s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University s distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia includes 26 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values underpin all we do as an organization. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 at the USG policy manual site. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in Board Policy 6.5.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The Senior Communications & Media Coordinator uses mass communication in support of institutional priorities by connecting employees, students, and the community to the university mission, vision and values. The role identifies stories about university initiatives, accomplishments and achievements warranting internal or external promotion, conceptualizes and produces print and multimedia content, and acts as a liaison for priority areas to communicate news to the broader community.

The position works with local, regional and national media to obtain news coverage, writes and edits news briefs, feature articles and profiles for publication on digital channels or university magazines, crafts media pitches and news releases, coordinates news coverage for events, and produces multimedia content (video, photo, graphics). Takes after-hours calls and serves as primary contact in emergencies.

• Identifies stories about university initiatives, accomplishments and achievements that may warrant internal or external promotion.
• Writes and edits news briefs, feature articles and profiles for publication on digital news channels, or in university magazines.
• Works with local, regional and national media to obtain news coverage for the university.
• Produces multimedia content, including video, photo and graphics.
• Takes after-hours calls and serves as primary point of contact in the event of an emergency.
• Represents the Division & Marketing at high-level meetings and events.

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with five years of professional communications experience.
• Prior experience in media, education, or health care.

• Master s degree from an accredited college or university with three years of relevant experience.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Strong written communication skills with knowledge of AP style
• Ability to meet daily deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and schedules
• Strong project management skills
• High attention to detail
• Self-starter with ability to problem-solve

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B9

Salary Range: $48,800…