What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Manager position at Cleveland State University?
Job Summary
Cultivates effective relationships with stakeholders across various external channels, including Cleveland State Universities (CSU’s) social media platforms and the management of CSU’s media relations with local and national media outlets. Develops and execute external communications strategies and tactics to effectively display CSU’s achievements, initiatives, and events, as well as manage crises and ad-hoc media requests. Involves collaborating closely with colleagues across CSU, including campus police, the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, and other internal leaders, to create cohesive external communications campaigns that align with internal messaging and follow CSU’s brand and editorial guidelines. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Cultivates effective relationships with stakeholders across various external channels, including Cleveland State Universities (CSU’s) social media platforms and the management of CSU’s media relations with local and national media outlets. Develops and execute external communications strategies and tactics to effectively display CSU’s achievements, initiatives, and events, as well as manage crises and ad-hoc media requests. Involves collaborating closely with colleagues across CSU, including campus police, the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, and other internal leaders, to create cohesive external communications campaigns that align with internal messaging and follow CSU’s brand and editorial guidelines. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, journalism, or related field.
- Four (4) years of experience in public relations, media relations, journalism, or corporate communications.
- Experience in social media management, tools, and content management systems.
- Experience with posting and analytics platforms, i.e., Sprout Social, Drupal, Meltwater.
