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Department (if applicable): Marketing & Communications
Employment Status:
Full-time
FLSA Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
Reports to: Vice President for Marketing & Communications & Associate VP for Creative Services
Work Schedule: M-Th 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, flexible hours as needed including Fridays and evenings for specific events

Job Description:
Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Christian who is an active member in local church.
• Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (/about/mission/)
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communication, Marketing or related field
• Excellent communication and management skills
• At least 5 years of experience in writing and media relations
• Deadline-oriented individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Detail-oriented individual with ability to manage day-to-day operations.Ìý

Position Responsibilities:Ìý

• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
• Develops and implements strategic communication plans that support the university’s mission, goals and brand, working closely with senior leadership and other stakeholders;
• Responsible for the day-to-day editorial operation within University Communications, including but not limited to coordinating a comprehensive and diversified media relations program; and investing in understanding and supporting university leaders, their work and the work of their teams;
• Writes news releases, media guides, newsletter articles, and much more;
• Assists the Associate Vice President for Creative Services with MarCom operations and represents the office at meetings and on projects as needed;
• Coordinates the daily editorial content supporting the missions of the university and department to ensure alignment with the strategic goals of the university and department;
• Works in collaboration with, and serves as a consultant to, various departments on campus for messaging, writing and other communication strategies;
• Edits external content written by MarCom staff, as well as content from other university departments, and oversees the distribution of news releases to targeted lists of media;
• Oversees the university’s media relations, serving as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and managing the university’s reputation and image in the media;
• Develops and implements internal communication strategies to keep faculty, staff and students informed and engaged with the university’s mission, goals and initiatives;
• Leads the university’s crisis communications efforts; develops and implements communication plans in the event of a crisis or emergency;
• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including the media, faculty, staff, students and alumni;
• Manages the university’s communication budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently;
• Stays current on industry trends and best practices in communication, and applies these insights to the university’s communication efforts;
• Writes, edits and oversees the TorchLight Magazine;
• Works closely with the university’s social media team on strategy, ensuring that the university’s presence is consistent with its brand and messaging;
• Assists in developing the university’s content strategy, ensuring that all content is consistent with the university’s brand and messaging and effectively engages target audiences;
• Supervise staff and student interns as required;
• Develop effective practices to set metrics, measure and report on the work, and adjust on an ongoing basis;
• Assumes additional responsibilities as defined by the Vice President

Application Materials:
• Letter of Interest
• Completed Çïϼ¸£ÀûÒ»Çø Staff application formÌý/employment
• Resume

Please email your application and materials to Lesa Moore, Vice President for Marketing & Communications to lmoore@umobile.edu.

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.