Job details
Job Type Full-time
Full Job Description
OBJECTIVE: This staffer will play a vital role in supporting WEDU PBS communications, public relations, marketing, community outreach and event activities through the development of public relations efforts, email newsletters, event logistics and administrative duties.
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Communications
DUTIES:
- Responsible for identifying media opportunities and promoting positive public awareness of the company through external communications.
- Developing, coordinating and preparing communications for announcements and event promotions for local programming and community outreach to include copywriting for on-air scripts, press releases and blog posts.
- Responsible for creating and distributing email newsletters including but not limited to: weekly Preview newsletter and monthly EdConnect newsletter including specific graphics and program descriptions.
- Responsible for coordinating virtual screening events and hosting panel discussions including coaching event speakers, assisting guests and other related event needs.
- Collaborate with the digital team on PR efforts on social media for on-air, virtual and community events.
- Manage guest related events calls, emails, questions and requests for station events.
- Provide assistance/support for Creative Services Project Manager, marketing department and digital team as needed and serve as backup for web and print production projects.
- Assist in coordinating event volunteers for events.
- Communicate and coordinate with departments throughout the organization on projects as needed.
- Provide support to assigned station events, including but not limited to reservations, on site check-in, set-up, clean-up, data entry and staffing at events; work with special events for a timely follow-up of attendees and immediate cultivation of potential members or donors.
- Assist with grant applications and events collateral needs by maintaining timelines, research, assembly and delivery of grant materials.
- Maintain an inventory of available PR and marketing materials and promotional items. Serve as scheduler for marketing props such as photo backdrops, banners, etc.
- Maintain excellent internal and external communications, both verbally, and in writing.
- Perform any other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, provide coverage for front desk receptionist or other organization support personnel, assist with meeting and/or event set-up and clean-up.
Minimum Requirements:
- Two years of experience in communications, public relations, email and/or event marketing role.
- Educational background in communications, public relations or related field.
- Strong copywriting and copy editing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, web design, and email newsletter programs and comfortable learning new applications and platforms as technology evolves.
- Some knowledge or experience with Adobe, HTML and social media marketing.
- Strict external and internal customer service standards.
- Flexibility and initiative.
- Occasional nights and weekends.
Send resume and any other materials to [email protected].
