Strategic Communications & Media Relations Manager

Alma College; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alma College in Alma, Michigan, seeks a proactive Manager of College Communications to lead storytelling across college constituencies, draft messages for public speaking and media interviews, and serve as the primary media liaison. The role also editors the college magazine, The Tartan, and ensures brand consistency and timely publication.

You will collaborate with campus partners, leadership, and the Advancement Office to plan content, manage crisis communications, and oversee the online

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, media studies or related field.
• Excellent written communication skills with storytelling ability.
• Experience building and maintaining strong media relationships.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, web processes and social media.
• Experience leading collaborative projects and bringing them to timely completion.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Able to work evenings and weekends for major events.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from ideation to completion with urgency, independently or collaboratively.
• Plan and implement communication goals aligned with college objectives.
• Define key messages that articulate Alma education value.
• Disseminate communications to increase brand awareness across media mix.
• Maintain media contact lists and serve as primary spokesperson.
• Lead creation of multimedia content (press releases, blogs, audio/video, social media, email).
• Collaborate with senior leadership and Advancement Office for The Tartan publication and content themes.
• Communicate with campus clients, external vendors, and colleagues to meet goals and timelines.
• Oversee online Newsroom and story sharing across the college website.
• Manage crisis communication and serve as primary administrator for crisis alert system.
• Develop executive communications and speeches for institutional initiatives.
• Lead internal messaging efforts and manage the events calendar.
• Help maintain the website for accessibility and optimized content.

Job description

Alma College in Alma, Michigan, seeks a proactive Manager of College Communications to lead storytelling across college constituencies, draft messages for public speaking and media interviews, and serve as the primary media liaison. The role also editors the college magazine, The Tartan, and ensures brand consistency and timely publication.

You will collaborate with campus partners, leadership, and the Advancement Office to plan content, manage crisis communications, and oversee the online