Full Job DescriptionOur client, a Jewish higher education organization, is looking for a Communications Specialist. Candidates MUST HAVE higher education experience and personal knowledge / interest in the Jewish communal sector experience.Must have played a significant role with media relations, crisis communications and PR in HIGHER EDUCATIONWhen applying, please provide a high-level overview of a communications plan that you've created, executed against and what the results were.This is a full-time role that requires going into the Manhattan (or LA) office 3-4 days a week. A computer will be provided.Communications Specialist Responsibilities:- Lead institution content strategy, including content planning and execution, leveraging public relations and storytelling skills- Work closely with recruitment, development, alumni relations, and academic leadership teams to lead in the creation and implementation of effective content strategies that attract and engage prospective students and supporters- Promote student, faculty, and alumni achievements to help drive recruitment and retention, community and engagement in addition to awareness and reputation- Provide editorial supervision to ensure the excellence, originality, and diversity of stories and participants for production, and the accessibility and relevance of content to diverse audiences.- Align strategic communications ensure a consistent, branded college identity.- Identify and develop written communications in support of media relations activities, including fact sheets, talking points, press releases and similar materials (alongside external PR agency)- Serve as a contact for media outlets- Partner with colleagues across all campuses to communicate public events, recruitment and fundraising campaigns and events, special offerings from the Libraries and Museums, student and faculty activities.- Assign writers, photographers, videographers as needed to cover/report on campus events through internal communication channels- Review and edit all print and digital communications- Collaborate with Digital Marketing Manager on email and e-newsletter production, including the management and scheduling of all communications requests, writing and editing copy to ensure messaging and branding guidelines; assembling appropriate photo and video content; and engaging designers as neededCommunications Specialist Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in related field- 8+ years in communications or Public Relations role- Experience in higher education - Exceptional writing and editing skills- Branding knowledge - Understanding of top and emerging social media platforms- Awareness of newly emerging media platforms - Advanced knowledge of American Jewish history and community - can be on a personal level - Broad understanding of issues and policies in higher education and within a college system- Able to maintain high level of confidentiality- Superior attention to detailTechnology Knowledge Required:- Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook- WordPress, Drupal, or similar- Mailchimp or similar- Canva or similar- Monday.com or similar- Social media platformsIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:Email your resume in Word to:pamela.koenig@jobalert.creativecircle.comPlease do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : PK3-1855412 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.Pamela Koenig - Senior RecruiterFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for