Strategic Communications & Events Coordinator

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Híbrido; USD 66.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Columbia University in the City of New York seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the Knight First Amendment Institute's communications program. You will help coordinate systems, workflows, and day-to-day operations, maintaining the website and databases while assisting in events and research projects.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and with teams, and enthusiasm for free expression issues and public education efforts.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, and tact with confidential info.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Flexible and able to multitask in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule and coordinate meetings for the Communications Team.
• Assist with posting content to the Institute’s website and social media platforms, manage online content production, and maintain the Institute’s growing online document and image archives, including its Digital Asset Management account.
• Recruit and manage up to three Research & Communications Interns per term.
• Maintain and update the Communications Team’s project management systems, track deadlines and deliverables, and help ensure that projects remain on schedule.
• Work closely with Research Program staff to coordinate the production and publication of scholarly essays.
• Coordinate planning of symposia, panel discussions, briefings, and film screenings, and other public-facing events.
• Track the Communications Team’s expenses to ensure budget compliance.
• Develop and maintain press databases, track press clips and media reach, prepare coverage and analytic reports, and analyze data for funder reports.
• Assist with the dissemination of Institute press releases and other press and marketing materials.
• Assist with drafting social media posts and other digital content as needed.
• Support multimedia projects, including podcasts and videos.
• Help ensure that the Institute’s style guide is applied consistently across written material.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Office software

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Mailchimp

Eventbrite

InDesign

Canva

Notion

Descripción del empleo

Columbia University in the City of New York seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the Knight First Amendment Institute's communications program. You will help coordinate systems, workflows, and day-to-day operations, maintaining the website and databases while assisting in events and research projects.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and with teams, and enthusiasm for free expression issues and public education efforts.