Public Relations Multimedia Specialist - Office of the Dean - HSS
Job ID: 279097
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity?
Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Job Summary
Provides strategic council and works collaboratively with dean(s) and department head(s) on public relations activities that enhance the reputation of college(s) and/or department(s). Works collaboratively with university marketing on projects and/or providing support for campaigns, etc. Responsible for writing a variety of college or department media, both print and electronic, which may include news and feature stories submitted for the Kennesaw State University Magazine. Writes for internal and external communication platforms, press releases, stories for the web, and other projects as assigned as it relates to the assigned area.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops written content, including feature stories, news releases and media advisories, but may also include blog posts, social media content, marketing copy, talking points and other forms of communication to help promote the college or department T
2. Proactively identifies and develops story ideas (student, faculty and alumni successes, college or initiatives, research, etc.) by building relationships with colleagues from the various academic and administrative units in collaboration with Strategic Communications
3. Shoots, edits, incorporates music and/or voiceover, and still photography to produce professional quality multimedia and video content from storyboarding, scriptwriting and final editing to final product to be disseminated across all communication channels
4. Shoots high quality photography of all college events, special projects such as faculty and staff photography for digital and print products such as brochures, to include in video production, flyers, etc.
5. Assists in the development and enhancement of the annual communications strategic plan for the department
6. Collaborates closely with a variety of stakeholders on all aspects of projects including planning, content, production level and platforms, turnaround time, edits and approvals
7. Works with the department's social media team to leverage analytics to determine the effectiveness of activities and makes continual improvements
8. Serves as "on-air" reporter for college or department special events in conjunction with university stakeholders
9. Develops and executes new multimedia projects (video and/or audio) (e.g., video news releases, weekly series and/or other programming to promote the college
10. Assists social media team to develop organic video and audio content for Instagram Reels and other platforms
12. Serves as subject matter expert working with department staff to develop compelling video and audio content to supplement their stories
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Required Experience
Four (4) years of experience in Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education digital media, marketing and/or communications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to work independently, make decisions and multi-task to balance multiple priorities
Able to build relationships, work collaboratively and exhibit professional demeanor
Able to adapt and quickly learn new technologies
Able to stay up to date on multimedia storytelling trends
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of Associate Press Style with experience in using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or motion graphics and effects software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects and Photoshop
Knowledge of journalism principles, techniques, and digital best practices
Knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery, and other production formats
Knowledge in all aspects of professional quality productions, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound, editing and online video environment and online distribution
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based applications)
Skills in video, multimedia development and video storytelling from concepting to shooting
Strong writing and editing ability
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills, phone, and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
Background Check
- MVR
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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