George Mason University
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External Communications Director
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Description:
Department: Communications and MarketingClassification: Public Relations & Mktg Spec 3Job Category: Classified StaffJob Type: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)Location: Fairfax, VAWorkplace Type: Hybrid EligiblePay Band: 04Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check: YesAbout the Department:The Office of University Branding (OUB) at George Mason University is responsible for telling the Mason story. Relying on a team of highly skilled communicators and marketing professionals, the department builds awareness and support for the university, develops and protects the brand and shares important and timely information with the Mason community and its external partners.About the Position:The External Communications Director is a self-motivated and talented communications professional, with a strong media relations background. The position promotes and protects the university's brand by developing external messaging and web sites that tell the full story of Mason, including its leadership, mission and vision, initiatives and priorities; manages external communications campaigns and major announcements; and plays a key role in crisis communications planning and response.Responsibilities: * Manages the department's external communications activities such as media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, and campaigns related to key initiatives that engage university stakeholders and build Mason's brand recognition; * Reporting to the Executive Director of News, proactively designs and manages issue campaigns, including messaging and story creation, around the university's high-level projects and announcements such as Mason's Virginia Promise, Green Mason, and Workforce/Talent initiatives; * Serves as the lead editor for Mason's main informational webpages that will serve as a digital press kit to external audiences ("About Mason"). Responsible for identifying appropriate information for the webpage and works across the university and OUB to ensure that the content is current and relevant, and updated on other sources such as social platforms and collateral materials; * Responsible for ensuring the consistent communication of talking points, facts, issues, and background materials across all Office of University Branding platforms. Collaborating with the Presidential communications team, produces content for senior leadership, including the annual President's Report, talking points, email communications, op-eds, fact sheets, backgrounders, FAQs, and other executive communications; * Oversees national/local/industry media relations for the Office of University Branding, working with a Media Relations Manager and external communications council as needed, building relationships with media, pitching stories, responding to incoming requests, establishing process for media management, and establishing news procedures with Mason's colleges, schools, and institutes to better align the work; and * Works directly with the Deputy Vice President for the Office of University Branding and Manager of Internal Communications on updating and maintaining the crisis communications plan, as well as working with offices across Mason when responding to crisis and other reputational issues. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; * Substantial experience in corporate communications or communications and information management; * Demonstrated skills in writing, editing, and producing for multiple platforms, and translating complex stories for multiple audiences; * Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques; * Demonstrated skill in media relations; * Excellent presentation and organizational skills; * Ability to multitask and work well under pressure; * Ability to consistently meet deadlines; and * Excellent interpersonal skills, including being a team player capable of working collaboratively with colleagues and leadership. Preferred Qualifications: * Extensive experience in corporate communications or communications and information management. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for External Communications Director at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume. Additionally, please submit samples of press releases/media advisories, talking points, fact sheets or executive communications, as well as a media pitch that produced a successful outcome (upload as writing sample/portfolio).Posting Open Date: March 8, 2024For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 24, 2024Open Until Filled?: YesMason Ad StatementMason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.Equity StatementGeorge Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.Campus Safety InformationMason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
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