Sr Communications & Media Cord

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 48,800 - 52,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Augusta University seeks a Senior Communications & Media Coordinator to enhance institutional communication through compelling content across various channels. The role involves identifying stories, producing multimedia content, and engaging with the media to promote university initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in communications, with preference for those with a Master's degree.

This position requires excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as a detail-oriented approach. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional communications experience.
• Prior experience in media, education, or health care.
• Strong knowledge of AP style.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories about university initiatives for promotion.
• Write and edit news briefs and articles.
• Work with media to obtain news coverage.
• Produce multimedia content.
• Serve as primary contact for emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University\'s distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Job Summary

The Senior Communications & Media Coordinator uses mass communication in support of institutional priorities by connecting employees, students, and the community to the university mission, vision and values. The position identifies stories about university initiatives, accomplishments and achievements that may warrant internal or external promotion. The position conceptualizes and produces compelling print and multimedia content. Acts as a liaison for institutional priority areas to proactively communicate news that may be of interest to the broader community. The position works with local, regional and national media to obtain news coverage for the university. Writes and edits news briefs, feature articles and profiles for publication on digital news channels, or in university magazines. The position crafts media pitches and news releases and often coordinates news coverage for events. The position produces multimedia content, to include video, photo and graphics. Takes after-hours calls and serves as primary point of contact in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identifies stories about university initiatives, accomplishments and achievements that may warrant internal or external promotion.
• Writes and edits news briefs, feature articles and profiles for publication on digital news channels, or in university magazines.
• Works with local, regional and national media to obtain news coverage for the university.
• Produces multimedia content, to include video, photo and graphics.
• Takes after-hours calls and serves as primary point of contact in the event of an emergency.
• Represents the Division & Marketing at high-level meetings and events.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with five years of professional communications experience. Prior experience in media, education, or health care.

Preferred Qualifications

Master\'s degree from an accredited college or university with three years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Strong written communication skills with knowledge of AP style
• Ability to meet daily deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and schedules
• High attention to detail
• Self-starter with ability to problem-solve

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B9

Salary Range: $48,800/annually - $52,500/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 5/18/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient- and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365