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The Director of News and Editorial Services will have:
• A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred, in a field related to communications • A minimum of seven years experience in journalism, public relations or related field. • Demonstrated experience in managing a public relations program, including national media relations
The Director of News and Editorial services will also:
• Be an effective collaborator with a wide variety of campus constituents • Be experienced in raising the positive profile of an organization; and have proven editorial skills • Have the ability to serve as the Institute's representative and spokesperson in a variety of venues.
The following qualifications are highly desired:
• Master's degree • Related management experience at a university, government agency, research laboratory, or scientific society.
The minimimum knowledge, skills and abilities needed by the Director of News and Editorial Services are the following:
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. • Requires strong organizational skills. • Requires excellent interpersonal skills • Requires strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data. • Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives. • Requires ability to work with a diverse population. • Requires strong computer skills and knowledge.
Additional required knowledge, skills and abilities are:
• Skill in establishing priorities • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences. • Requires an ability to design, implement, and continuously improve programs and processes that achieve outcomes. • Requires a commitment to developing department staff, collaborating with Institute partners, and serving external customers.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit an on-line application and resume by visiting https://rpijobs.rpi.edu, job number 20090285.
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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