"Our client, a leading Jewish higher education organization, is looking for a Communications Specialist.This is a full time role that requires going into the Manhattan office 3 days a week. A computer will be provided.Communications Specialist Responsibilities:- Lead institution content strategy, including content planning and execution, leveraging public relations and storytelling skills- Work closely with recruitment, development, alumni relations, and academic leadership teams to lead in the creation and implementation of effective content strategies that attract and engage prospective students and supporters- Promote student, faculty, and alumni achievements to help drive recruitment and retention, community and engagement in addition to awareness and reputation- Provide editorial supervision to ensure the excellence, originality, and diversity of stories and participants for production, and the accessibility and relevance of content to diverse audiences.- Align strategic communications ensure a consistent, branded college identity.- Identify and develop written communications in support of media relations activities, including fact sheets, talking points, press releases and similar materials (alongside external PR agency)- Serve as a contact for media outlets- Partner with colleagues across all campuses to communicate public events, recruitment and fundraising campaigns and events, special offerings from the Libraries and Museums, student and faculty activities.- Assign writers, photographers, videographers as needed to cover/report on campus events through internal communication channels- Review and edit all print and digital communications- Collaborate with Digital Marketing Manager on email and e-newsletter production, including the management and scheduling of all communications requests, writing and editing copy to ensure messaging and branding guidelines; assembling appropriate photo and video content; and engaging designers as neededCommunications Specialist Requirements:- Bachelors degree in related field- 8+ years in communications or Public Relations role- Experience in higher education and /or Jewish nonprofit- Exceptional writing and editing skills- Branding knowledge - Understanding of top and emerging social media platforms- Awareness of newly emerging media platforms - Advanced knowledge of American Jewish history and community- Broad understanding of issues and policies in higher education and within a college system- Able to maintain high level of confidentiality- Superior attention to detailTechnology Knowledge Required:- Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook- WordPress, Drupal, or similar- Mailchimp or similar- Canva or similar- Monday.com or similar- Social media platformsOur client offers medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in the companys 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will be able to purchase company stock, are eligible for annual bonuses, and can participate in profit sharing.Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Jennifer.Scott@jobalert.creativecircle.comCreative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.PDN-9c19c577-3b17-4cb9-81ef-e2b2f09ef1ed"

Minimum Salary: 10 Maximum Salary: 10 Salary Unit: Yearly