Company Profile

Company Description:

SUNY Brockport is currently accepting applications for a Communication Specialist. The person in this role will dynamically tell the SUNY Brockport story to a variety of stakeholders. This individual shows a passion for social media while managing SUNY Brockport’s primary social media channels, pitches story ideas to local/regional/national media, responds to media inquiries, acts as a secondary college spokesperson, and generates written stories for the Brockport website and e-newsletter.

This individual works with a talented team of storytellers – writers, videographers, and photographers – to cultivate content ideas, craft compelling stories, and share them with our audiences in a variety of different ways. They will be the voice of SUNY Brockport on social media, proactively and reactively engaging with the college’s followers.
 
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business, or related field, from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in public relations or media or managing social media for a brand.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent portfolio of work that showcases storytelling capabilities, including social media posts.
*Examples must be shared as part of the application process.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with various reporters and media outlets.
• Experience being interviewed by the news media.
• Familiarity with social media management software.
• Basic graphic design skills.
• Ability to capture compelling video and photography with a smart phone.
 

Minimum Salary is $50,525. May be benefits eligible; more information at Careers@Brockport.  This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your letter of application that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.