• Job Description

  Req#: R125800

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  Job Title:

  PR and Communications Manager

  Department:

  Wexner Center for Arts | Communications and Marketing

  • Builds and manages relationships with local and state media outlets
  • Facilitates media interviews with center leadership, curatorial team, and other center staff as needed
  • Manages relationship with external PR partner to secure and track metrics of national and international media coverage
  • Tracks and reports media coverage for key stakeholders
  • Partners with Director of Marketing Content, Social Media Manager, and Digital Content Editor to develop consistent messaging across owned channels
  • Supports the center’s internal communications efforts
  • Co-manages crisis communications with the Head of Marketing, Director of Marketing Content, and university colleagues
  • Produces original and news aggregate content for the center’s blog

  Minimum Required Qualifications
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 4 years of relevant experience required.

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field and/or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years related experience
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Proven track record of developing productive relationships with media
  • Understanding of the changing media landscape
  • Strong communication and teamworking skills
  • Creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving
  • Experience in digital communications including social media
  • Experience with managing crisis communications
  • Strong organizational skills; some project management experience preferred
  • A background or interest in the arts is preferred
  • Agency experience is of interest
  • Successful completion of a background check required prior to start date

  Additional Information:

  The target hiring range for this job profile is $ 69,400 - 91,250 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

  Function - Marketing and Communications

  Sub Function - Communications and Public Relations Strategy and Management

  Band - Individual Contributor - Specialized

  Level - S3

  Location:

  Wexner Center for the Arts (0386)

  Position Type:

  Regular

  Scheduled Hours:

  40

  Shift:

  First Shift

  Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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