Description

Emory University's Central Office of Communications and Public Relations is seeking an Assistant Director of Reputation Management to join their growing team.

JOB DUTIES:

• Monitors and evaluates media/social media around-the-clock for news/potential issues related to and of interest to Emory University
• Manages real-time, daily, weekly and quarterly reports related to news coverage and topics of interest to Emory
• Conducts research and applies best practices in media monitoring and evaluation
• Monitors media/social media during times of controversy/crisis for the university; consults university leaders on communications strategy to manage issues/crisies
• Creates issues backgrounders and message platforms; supports issues/crisis communications management program

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of earned media and information of interest to the university.
• Manages real-time, daily, weekly and quarterly reports of news and information relating to Emory and issues of interest in higher education.
• Supports leader of reputation management function in research around issues and the external information environment.
• Must understand and have working knowledge of current content evaluation tools and techniques.
• Individual must understand evolving earned and social media platforms, how news media functions and have an intense curiosity for issues in higher education.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment where work may not adhere to a predictable schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow and interpret complex issues in higher education.
• Experience in news media, politics and government are a plus. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or related field,
• Three years of experience in professional experience journalism, communications and marketing, higher education, non-profit, or related environment, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Media Monitoring, Crisis Communication, Issues Management, and/or Horizon Scanning.