Public Affairs Officer

Position Description: 

The Public Affairs Officer reports to the chief communications officer and is responsible for developing strategic communications that enhance public perception of the university. Efforts include writing, editing, and distributing press releases and blog articles, managing social media and media relations communications, internal communications, interviewing employees, students, alumni, and friends of the university, and researching and writing articles for university strategic publications. This position may also include the supervision of one or more student employees. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in English, education, history, creative writing, communications, marketing, or a related field. A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required. Experience should include writing news, marketing, or strategic communications content. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Master's Degree in English, education, history, creative writing, communications, marketing or a related field 

·         Experience practicing the use of AP Style in writing and editing 

·         Experience editing and producing news, public relations, and marketing communications content 

·         Experience writing and editing copy across several channels, including blog posts, social media, the web, news reporting and longer-form copy, and feature writing for brochures and magazines 

 

Appointment Date: June 2022 

 

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ 

 

Responsibilities: 

·         Writing and editing a wide range of strategic communications content for the Office of Communications 

·         Developing strategic communications and marketing content for distribution across multiple channels (web, email and content marketing, social media, public relations, media outreach, and internal communications) 

·         Monitoring and creating reports on earned media and social media coverage of the university and its key competitors 

·         Monitoring higher education, social and political news, and issues to inform our efforts to develop strategic messaging, pursue earned media opportunities, and advance the reputation of the university 

·         Managing digital communications applications that distribute content, including web content management, digital news distribution, and social media production. 

·         Assisting in the development of executive presentation deliverables, including talking points, presentation media, speeches and scripts 

·         Managing internal campus communications 

·         Participating in crisis communications planning, training, and real-time crisis communications management 

·         Working closely with university leaders and the media to earn coverage that advances the university and its thought leaders 

·         Serving on university committees and task forces 

 

Requirements: 

·         Ability to create story-driven content that aligns with institutional brand messaging concepts 

·         Working knowledge of uses and digital social media management systems (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube) 

·         Ability to communicate effectively with diverse target audiences 

·         Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills that generate strong working relationships with fellow team members, campus colleagues, and the media 

·         Strong presentation skills 

·         Ability to work under deadline pressure and adjust to changes in projects and priorities 

 

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. 

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF. 

 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: 

Name:  Scott Cason 

Email:  785-628-4208 

Phone:  [email protected]