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Savannah Technical College - STC

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Job Summary

Savannah Technical College’s Public Relations and Marketing Department is seeking a dedicated and talented Communications Manager to join our team. Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, this role contributes to the college's mission by overseeing workflow strategy and implementing effective marketing and communications efforts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting Savannah Tech's reputation, programs, and successes.

If you are a creative professional with exceptional organizational and storytelling ability, we invite you to apply. This dynamic position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while actively supporting education and workforce development across Coastal Georgia.

Responsibilities

+ Media Relations: Build and foster strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, bloggers, and influencers to promote Savannah Technical College’s programs. Pitch creative story ideas, coordinate interviews, and manage press releases to ensure high-quality media coverage.

+ Content Creation: Assist in the development of compelling press releases, media kits, and pitches. Collaborate with the marketing team on social media content, newsletters, and other communication channels to engage the college community and amplify key initiative messaging.

+ Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research to understand industry trends, analyze competitive activities, and gauge audience preferences. Track campaign metrics and media coverage to measure success, reporting findings and opportunities for growth.

+ Influencer Outreach: Identify and establish strategic partnerships with influencers and community leaders to promote Savannah Technical College and its programs, milestones, and achievements.

+ Event Coordination: Support and manage impactful events such as press conferences, program launches, and media briefings. Oversee event logistics, develop guest lists, and ensure seamless on-site coordination with media and photographers.

+ Flexibility and Prioritization: Handle multiple projects simultaneously while managing shifting priorities in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment.

+ Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling meetings, managing internal calendars, and organizing files and documents to support efficient communication efforts.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

+ Five (5) years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or media relations.

+ Outstanding writing and editing skills with a talent for storytelling and attention to detail.

+ Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools for content performance tracking.

+ Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

+ Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce, MailChimp or Constant Contact is a plus.

+ Prior experience working with high-profile leaders is preferred.

+ Basic design skills for creating and editing social media posts or print materials.

+ Basic web editing/design skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume environment while delivering exceptional customer service.

Why Join Savannah Technical College?

+ Flexibility for a Balanced Life: Enjoy part-time hours, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance while advancing your professional career.

+ Creativity and Innovation: Take a central role in developing innovative strategies and crafting compelling narratives that elevate Savannah Tech’s visibility and community presence.

+ Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a supportive work environment, collaborating with talented professionals and working on impactful, high-profile projects.

+ Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team where your ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and teamwork is celebrated.

About Savannah Technical College

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu .

Apply Today

This position provides a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a chance to contribute to Savannah Technical College's meaningful work. If you are passionate about public relations, communications, and storytelling, we encourage you to apply.

Physical Demands:

Responsibilities are typically performed in an office or classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing and pulling for up to three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify (http://webfront.savannahtech.edu/assets/AFFIRMATIVE%20ACTION%20INVITATION%20TO%20SELF%20IDENTIFY.pdf) For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, [email protected] . Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university *and* Five (5) years of experience in management or the defined departmental area.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: EDU09AH

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Oct 8, 2024