Publications Specialist

Posting Details
Posting Number: 0600120
Position Category: Marketing/PR Professional
Job Title: Publications Specialist
Position Code: 00444X
Position Type: Staff
Department: University Communications
Nature of Work: The incumbent reports to the director of University Communications and is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies to support the established performance goals and objectives of internal clients, as well as the University's strategic plan. The incumbent is also responsible for developing the concept and copy for University publications and the communications deliverables outlined in the client's communications strategy and facilitating all outsourced communications needs including video, photography, graphic design and printing.
Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field and one to three years experience in internal communications, marketing communications, journalism, or public relations required; proven ability to write for a variety of audiences and publications; proven knowledge of interviewing techniques/skills; excellent written and oral communications skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills; Quark Express, Photoshop, Illustrator experience is a plus; general knowledge of design, layout, and desktop publishing.
Testing Requirements:
Illustrative Examples of Work: Develops and manages comprehensive communications strategies for internal clients to support performance objectives, initiatives, programs and events aligned with the University's strategic plan; initiates research and prepares copy for communications deliverables included in client communications strategies such as brochures, news articles, press releases, speeches, flyers, advertisements, manuals, invitations, letters, memos, self-mailers, newsletters, magazines, websites, etc.; coordinates and facilitates all outsourced communications needs for clients including video, photography, graphic design and printing; schedules and conducts monthly meeting with clients to discuss communications needs, strategies, status of projects and upcoming events; provides follow-up to clients and management team which includes, but is not limited to, preparing and submitting weekly client meeting summaries and communication strategy updates; prepares news releases and media advisories; pitches story ideas to media representatives; advises University Communications Director and staff of client's upcoming events/activities and status of communications strategies; performs other duties as required.
Posting Date: 01-18-2012
Closing Date:
(Screening of applications will begin at date shown and will continue until the position is filled.) 02-01-2012
FTE: 1.0
Special Instructions to Applicants: All applicants are required to submit a one page document written in 12 font size and double spaced on the topic "Why I Am The Best Candidate For The Job". This document is required by all applicants and should be submitted via email to gwendolyn.hosley@asurams.edu
Funding Source: Title III
If Other, please denote the Name of a Grant: N/A
Fringe Benefits: Yes
Salary: $25,000
Physical Demands
Facts About the Institution: Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, hospital and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Remission after six months of employment.
Optional Applicant Documents: Cover Letter
Required Applicant Documents: Resume