Illinois Central College
Communications Specialist
PayCompetitive
LocationEast Peoria/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 4606753
- Write, edit, and proofread internal and external College communications, including emails, texts, web content, scripts, magazine articles, blogs, video, and other assigned projects.
- Maintain a consistent brand and voice throughout all projects and ensure adherence to ICC Brand Standards.
- Assist with media relations including coordinating interviews, writing press releases, and assuring consistency with grammatical style guidelines such as Associated Press.
- Assist in writing and sending communication out of various platforms including CRM (TargetX/Salesforce).
- Coordinate interviews with current students and alumni to write feature stories.
- Assist with the compilation, proofing, and final document preparation of institutional reports, accreditation materials, and faculty resources, including highly sensitive and confidential materials.
- Ensure systematic organization of all communication pieces.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Associate degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in communications, marketing, agency, public relations, or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammatical, copywriting, and editing skills.
- Ability to organize work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality with all levels of staff.
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience in WordPress.
- Experience using a CRM or mass email distribution software.
- Knowledge of Associated Press writing guidelines.
The Communications Specialist will work as a critical member of the ICC Communications team to develop, coordinate, and implement external and internal communication strategies and tactics for traditional and digital channels. Working directly with Marketing, this position will help execute marketing strategies, internal communications and tactics, and will assist with media relations for all web, print and digital communications.This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
About the company
Illinois Central College is a public community college with its largest campus in East Peoria, Illinois.