Communications & Media Specialist

Christ Church Preservation Trust; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Communications & Media Specialist to enhance visibility and impact through strategic media and communication initiatives. This role involves creating engaging content, managing media relations, and supporting marketing efforts to connect with diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, with a focus on media relations and content creation. Joining this employee-centric organization means being part of a team recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work, offering a hybrid work model and generous benefits to support your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Generous medical programs

Retirement programs

Generous paid time off

12 observed holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in media relations and communications.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media and communication strategies.
• Create compelling content and manage media relations.
• Support marketing campaigns and manage social media channels.

Skills

Media Relations

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Crisis Communication

Public Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, or Journalism

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Content Management Systems

Job description

CrossState Credit Union Association (CrossState) is a regional trade Association serving credit unions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as a Communications & Media Specialist, to play a pivotal role in developing & executing effective media and communication strategies to enhance the visibility and impact of CrossState Credit Union Association. This position will focus on creating compelling content, managing media relations, and supporting marketing campaigns to engage our diverse audiences, including member credit unions and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Communications, the Communication & Media Specialist will serve as the Association’s media relations liaison by cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with media contacts, pitch stories, and coordinate interviews to promote credit union-related topics.
• Develops high-quality written and multimedia content, including press releases, articles, and social media updates, to effectively communicate the association’s initiatives and news.
• Supports public relation efforts, including crisis communication and response to media inquiries.
• Plans, creates, and manages content for the association’s social media channels, monitoring engagement and analytics to optimize reach and impact.
• Assists in the creation and execution of campaigns, ensuring content aligns with strategic marketing goals and brand messaging.
• Collaborates with the marketing and events team to provide communication support for association events.
• Ensures all communications adhere to the association’s brand guidelines and convey a consistent, professional, and engaging tone.

The ideal candidate for this position would have a bachelor’s degree with a preferred major in communications, media, journalism or a related field with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience.

CrossState is an employee-centric organization offering a generous benefit package, including excellent medical and retirement programs, generous paid time off, 12 observed holidays, our workplace offers tuition reimbursement and more. CrossState was recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s Best Places to Work in 2023 by the Best Companies Groups.

This position will be a hybrid model of both in person and remote with a 50/50 split on time in-office versus working remotely. Must be available to be in-office on additional days as needed.