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Staff Officer I, Public Affairs
Agency Information: This position serves as a Public Information Officer in the MDOT Public Affairs Division. The incumbent in this position will implement and participate in planning internal and external communication strategies that support MDOT’s key initiatives and objectives. The Public Information Officer is responsible for raising the local visibility of MDOT to help the community understand how to access MDOT services and how best to support its mission. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and producing key communication vehicles and materials, including press releases, web strategies and talking points; developing story-lines and pitches to the media, coordinating interviews, preparing spokespeople for proactive media relations; developing and implementing a social media strategy; building metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication strategy to identify areas for improvement; reviews and analyzes social media metrics; and monitors trends and new developments in media outreach.
Minimum Qualifications: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm?action=viewclassspec&classSpecID=796959&agency=2153&viewOnly=yes
Special Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to such a degree.
Of the required experience, four (4) years must have been in media relations. Demonstrated experience in multi-media, video and print production is preferred. Experience using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in a public relations setting is preferred.
Successful candidate must be proficient in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Salary: $41,254.98
How to Apply: Go to www.mspb.ms.gov and create a username and password, along with application template. This position will be posted between 5/28/2013 – 6/3/2013 and may be applied for online and only during the above dates.
DOT-Administrator II, Public Affairs
Agency Information: This position serves as a Deputy Division Director in the MDOT Public Affairs Division reporting to the Public Affairs Division Director. The incumbent in this position will work closely with the Public Affairs Director to establish the strategic communication direction for the agency in order to promote the overall mission, key initiatives and objectives of MDOT in local communities across the state. The incumbent will assist in various advertising and/or marketing campaigns working with outside advertising agencies. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to, strategic planning, message development, social media plans and implementation, media relations, and other communication activities.
Minimum Qualifications: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm?action=viewclassspec&classSpecID=798197&agency=2153&viewOnly=yes
Special Qualifications: The successful candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
Of the required experience, seven (7) years must have been in communications/public relations with two (2) years of experience in project management. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, media relations, video and/or print production, and digital engagement is preferred.
Successful candidate must be proficient in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
How to Apply: Go to www.mspb.ms.gov and create a username and password, along with application template. This position will be posted between 5/28/2013 – 6/3/2013 and may be applied for online and only during the above dates.
Under the supervision of the Public Relations Manager, the Senior Public Relations Specialist is responsible for coordinating local and regional media relations for Ochsner Health System (primarily Baton Rouge, Bayou and North Shore regions).
This position is charged with gaining positive media stories (television, radio, print and online) and deflecting negative impressions, thereby improving the image and community perception of Ochsner Health System.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing strategic communications plans for Ochsner community hospitals which contribute to
- larger system strategy plan
- Creating strong professional relationships with local and regional media
- Collaborating with high-level executives and leadership to ensure all key system goals are met when creating external communications strategies
- Developing and drafting press releases, media pitches and advertorial content
- Tracking and analyzing media coverage /results
- Creating and updating media lists
Ill. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education, Experience & Training:
- Bachelor of Science or Arts in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in communications.
- Ten years of work related experience may be substituted in lieu or educational requirement.
B. Other Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of social media (blogs, Face book, Twitter)
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships outside of the OHS organization.
- Ability to effectively prioritize work; strong organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of employees, physicians and management
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills (samples will be requested)
- Proficient at Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
- Ability to work independently under Public Relations Manager; strong self-motivation and self-direction
- Knowledge of working media
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and work under intense deadlines
- Ability to work after regular hours
C. Physical Demands:
- Ability to remain on campus for an unspecified time frame, until a disaster has concluded
- Ability to transport 25 pounds
- Moderate travel; must possess means to visit various locations within a 100 mile radius
IV. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Initiates, develops and drafts media pitches and responds to media inquiries for Ochsner locations within assigned region.
- Manages public relations-driven social media and internal communications initiatives.
- Assists in managing media -related special events including disaster relations.
- Responsible for media tracking and analysis of Ochsner stories and local competitors.
- Implements strategic local media Initiatives outside of traditional media pitching.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.
Job Opening: Public Education Coordinator, UF&Shands, Florida
Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating and implementing public relations and educational campaigns, events and activities within a designated service area. Promotes organ donation and the organ donor registry among various audience groups, including high school students. Delivers presentations on a regular basis. Works with and trains volunteers. Collaborates on other LifeQuest projects and campaigns as needed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations or related field and minimum two years direct experience in public relations. Must demonstrate ability to work independently, find creative solutions to problems and develop innovative ideas. Strong writing skills are critical. Media experience preferable.
Please apply online at: www.shands.org/jobs or send resume to Kathleen Giery at gieryk@lifequest.ufl.edu.
Assistant Professor, Communication Arts (Digital Video Production)
Ads – Comm Arts Digital VP Fall 2013
The Communication Arts Department at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, seeks applications for a tenure-track undergraduate teaching position beginning August 2013.
The ideal candidate is a visual communication specialist. The person hired will lead the Digital Video Production concentration within Communication Arts. This concentration includes both the study of and the production of moving and still imagery in journalistic, promotional/commercial, documentary or short fictional formats.
Excellence in teaching is greatly stressed with emphasis on scholarship, which includes professional or artistic output, and service to the College and community.
Qualifications:
Preferred: MFA in video/film production with experience in photography or Ph.D. with emphasis in production as well as some teaching and professional experience.
Considered: MA or ABD candidates with more than five years of experience in production and photography.
Technical expertise with professional and pre-professional digital video and still cameras, related equipment and software such as AVID Media Composer or Final Cut Pro, Motion, Flash and Adobe products including Photoshop and After Effects.
SHC’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, with concentrations in either Public Relations/Advertising, Journalism or Digital Video Production, provides its students with a firm foundation for graduate study, for future professional accreditation and for careers within media and related fields. The three concentrations work collaboratively, not separately, and share the campus’ Integrated Multimedia Center with Graphic Design, a Fine Arts program. Students complete a Comm Arts core that includes courses in media studies, theory, law & ethics as well as multiple skills-based classes, which allow portfolio development. All Comm Arts students are required to complete an independent research paper or applied project through Senior Seminar and an internship and portfolio review prior to graduation.
Courses pertaining to this concentration include: Introduction to Digital Video Production, Advanced Digital Video Production, Scriptwriting for Film and TV, Advanced Editing and Motion Graphics (Animation), Visual Communication, History of Film & TV, Introduction to Photography, Advanced Photography and Photojournalism. Courses are taught in rotation and part-time faculty help cover all courses for this concentration. This position has oversight responsibility for department-owned video production and photography equipment (with secretary and student workers).
Electronic submissions to DVP Search Committee, c/o Communication Arts Department Chair, Dr. Sharee Broussard, APR (sbroussard@shc.edu):
Letter of application and current CV
Digital portfolio or website (should include video and photo work samples)
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts [initial submission may be unofficial copies]
Include a Statement of Teaching Philosophy and examples of student work
Candidates should be able to provide upon request: official transcripts and last year’s evaluations.
SHC is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Alabama and the third oldest Jesuit college in the United States. SHC’s Carnegie classification is Small Master’s and its enrollment is about 1,500, primarily undergraduate, students. SHC is mission-focused and more information can be found at www.shc.edu/about. Departmental information is available at http://adminblogs.shc.edu/commarts. Information about Mobile, Ala. is available at http://www.mobilechamber.com/liveandwork.asp and www.mobilebay.org.
Application Deadline: Must receive application materials on or before January 20, 2013.
Spring Hill College is an equal opportunity employer.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Stations seeks a Communications Specialist II to work in Port Gibson, Miss., near Vicksburg.
Reference: 111839
Salary: $51,000-$77,000
Non-bargaining
Closing date: Dec. 31, 2012
Responsibilities
Plan and implement internal and external communications strategies to raise awareness of company initiatives and public policy positions, as well as environmental, corporate safety and community programs. Function as coordinator of day-to-day communications activities of nuclear plant, including editor’s role for site edition of employee newsletter. Lead and/or actively participate on site communications teams. Provide communications support for employee speakers bureau and for executives in external and internal environments. Serve as spokesperson for local and national print/broadcast media and maintain relationships with key media contacts. Identify and develop outreach opportunities with select media outlets. Oversee activities that enhance Entergy’s public image in the plant area, and coordinate local external activities in media and community outreach with Entergy’s Customer Services Managers. Serve in plant’s emergency response organization with key responsibility for effective emergency communications support of plant needs during plant exercises and events. Availability to respond to after-hours media calls, crisis events and other communications support needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field is recommended. Successful candidate will have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with the news media, a public relations firm or in a government or corporate setting. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and with html editing software such as FrontPage or SharePoint Designer. Solid time management skills; strong oral and written communications skills. Interpersonal communications skills are a must. Experience with desktop publishing software such as InDesign or PageMaker a plus. Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations and think creatively.
Additional Responsibilities
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
How To Apply
For consideration, all applications must be submitted online (www.entergy.com/careers) and received by the job posting closing date (12/31/12).
For more information or to apply for this position, please visit http://www.tupeloms.gov/hr/jobs/
SUMMARY:
Responsible for selling Tupelo as a destination to corporate meeting planners, religious groups and fraternal groups.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with meeting planners and decision makers with religious and fraternal associations and organizations to generate sales leads, new business and repeat business in the various aspects of the assigned markets.
• Establishes sales blitzes and co-op opportunities with local hotel partners as part of the annual plan.
• Initiates personal sales calls, develops bid packages and proposals, negotiates sponsorship terms and makes group presentations to solicit business. Arranges and conducts facility site inspections and coordinates sales efforts with local meeting and lodging facilities to target groups that match Tupelo’s availability and inventory.
• Plans and coordinates details for participation in a variety of tradeshows, conferences and marketplaces and implements follow-up to generate future business. Researches and develops sales and promotional tools used in various marketing endeavors.
• Works as part of a cooperative effort with the Mississippi Division of Tourism to promote Tupelo’s travel product via targeted marketing programs, sales missions, blitzes, familiarization tours.
• Establish necessary administrative procedures and databases files to maintain records of required activities in all areas of work responsibility involving sales.
• Prepares monthly reports detailing all activities and opportunities within the assigned markets.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
o Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
o Minimum of two (2) years business related experience.
OFFICE SKILLS
o Must operate standard office equipment and personal computers.
o Must present an organized office that perpetuates a staff and guest friendly environment
o Ability to multi-task in order to meet deadlines
o Computer literate in applicable software (Internet, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and able to learn new software as needed. Experience in both PC and MAC platforms preferred.
o Writing and copy-editing experience
LANGUAGE
o Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports or government regulations.
o Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
o Ability to write letters and/or articles or publications that conform to prescribed style and format.
o Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or governmental officials.
o Must speak and write the English language fluently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities for the job include near vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION
o Possess a valid driver’s license
o Possess proof of valid insurance if operating a vehicle on
behalf of CVB
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls.
o The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; lift 10 to 40 pounds and drive a vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The position description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the director of the Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The CVB reserves the right to revise or change job duties as need arises. The position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment and creates no contractual obligations on the CVB.
For more information or to apply for this position, please visit http://www.tupeloms.gov/hr/jobs/
SUMMARY
Performs a full range of project work including the development and implementation of the CVB’s public relations plan. He/She will plan, direct and coordinate the public relations efforts of the CVB by performing the following duties personally or in conjunction with additional staff or contracted providers. He/She will be responsible for selling Tupelo as a destination to the international consumer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.
o Works as part of a cooperative effort with the Mississippi Division of Tourism to promote Tupelo’s travel product via targeted marketing programs, sales missions, blitzes, familiarization tours and media trips both domestically and internationally.
o Responds to publicity and editorial inquires and coordinates requested information pertinent to writer’s requests. Develops and maintains systems for media kits, slides, press releases and current promotional pieces and distributes materials to targeted media contacts.
o Plans and arranges press trips on an individual/and or group basis to host travel media and generate publicity in newspapers, magazines, radio, etc., both domestically and internationally. Track stories and articles generated to include press clipping files.
o Develops and maintains positive working relationships with international tour/travel operators and receptive operators to generate sales leads, new business and repeat business in the various aspects of the assigned markets.
o Prepares activity reports to show international sales effort and return on investment in public relations.
o Maintain involvement in SATW, PRSA and other professional organization.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
o Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
o Minimum of two (2) years business related experience.
OFFICE SKILLS
o Must operate standard office equipment and personal computers.
o Must present an organized office that perpetuates a staff and guest friendly environment
o Ability to multi-task in order to meet deadlines
o Computer literate in applicable software (Internet, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and able to learn new software as needed. Experience in both PC and MAC platforms preferred.
o Writing and copy-editing experience
LANGUAGE
o Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports or government regulations.
o Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
o Ability to write letters and/or articles or publications that conform to prescribed style and format.
o Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or governmental officials.
o Must speak and write the English language fluently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities for the job include near vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION
o Possess a valid driver’s license
o Possess proof of valid insurance if operating a vehicle on
behalf of CVB
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls.
o The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; lift 10 to 40 pounds and drive a vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The position description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the director of the Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The CVB reserves the right to revise or change job duties as need arises. The position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment and creates no contractual obligations on the CVB.
The University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., seeks an Assistant Director of Enrollment Services (for Communications). Published Salary $36,289 to $46,572. For more information and to apply, visit jobs.olemiss.edu
This is a supervisory position in which the incumbent coordinates all communication efforts to prospective students and parents. The incumbent frequently exercises discretion and independent judgment in designing, developing, and planning recruitment materials; coordinating mass mailings; creating the annual marketing plan for undergraduate recruitment and developing long-range strategic plans for effective communication. This position supervises a word processing coordinator and reports to the Senior Associate Director of Enrollment Services.
Job Responsibilities: Develops comprehensive annual and long-range recruitment marketing plan; oversees the creation and development of multi-media recruitment materials; works with recruitment staff to determine communication needs; assesses effectiveness of recruiting materials across various media platforms; represents the University and Director of Enrollment Services at various functions; supervises word processing coordinator; determines appropriate quantities of recruiting materials and maintains inventory of materials. Creates the annual marketing plan for undergraduate recruitment; Develops the long-range plan to effectively communicate with prospective students and internal/external constituencies; Writes and designs recruitment materials including print, web and social media; Maintains all aspects of the website and social media outlets; Coordinates and executes all communication efforts to prospective students and parents; Represents the University and Office of Enrollment Services at various functions; determines calendar for mailing bulk recruiting materials and manages schedule for all mailings; determines required quantity of recruiting materials and maintains inventory of material; operates the campus recruiting management (CRM) system; prepares reports and/or analyzes data to coordinate communication and marketing efforts; and supervises word processing coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Education, or related field from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.
The marketing department of the Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC) is accepting applications for a full-time marketing coordinator. CMMC seeks a dynamic individual to cultivate community contacts to increase awareness of hospital and develop, implement and evaluate programs to effectively promote CMMC’s image, programs and services. Responsible for writing and producing internal and external publications and website content and coordinating marketing/advertising campaigns, media relations and special events. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills a must. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field or equivalent years of experience in public relations, communications or marketing preferred. To apply, visit www.CentralMississippiMedicalCenter.com.
