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Associate Director, News & Information - Media and Communications

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Conferences, Diversity, Editing, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Journalism, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Campaigns, New Media, News Reporting, News and Media, People Management, Press Interviews, Project/Program Management, Public Affairs, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Rehabilitation Act, Set Goals, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
18 days ago


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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

The Associate Director of News and Information is an accomplished communications professional who executes communications strategies with a deep understanding of large complex academic and health care organizations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns. + Helps prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs. + Works collaboratively with Emory University’s media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces. + Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools. + Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management. + Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts. + Edits texts and works with clients and designers to produce publications. + May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and five years experience in writing, editing or public relations, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor. + Demonstrated creative communications and business skills. + Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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Job Number

_166706_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_Communications and Marketing_

Department

_Media & University Comms_

Job Category

_Marketing and Communications_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

Remote Work Classification

_Primarily On Campus_

Health and Safety Information

_Not Applicable_

About the Company

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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