Assistant Director Of Publications

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Publications REPORTS TO:

DEPARTMENT: Community Relations

EXEMPT:

VICE PRESIDENT:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The Assistant Director of Publications in the Marketing and Communications Department should have strong writing skills and be skilled in various types of writing, including story-telling, news, features, marketing and web content. This position will work to keep the public informed through written communications for print, broadcast media, and for the Hinds website about policies, activities, projects, plans and events of Hinds Community College. As part of writing responsibilities, the Assistant Director will use the Associated Press style to rewrite and edit materials, including news releases, publications, web content, and scripts as needed or assigned. The Assistant Director will attend college events, gather data, research material, conduct interviews, and write news releases, feature articles, people profiles, public service announcements, material for special publications, assist with scripts for audio-visual productions, and any other writing as needed, with an emphasis on news and feature writing. This position will also help direct the overall coverage of college events and programs to put the college in the best light whenever possible. This position will assist the Director of Publications in planning and organizing content for all publications, including the On-Campus employee newsletter and Hindsight alums/Foundation magazine, as well as other projects. This person must have the ability to be flexible, creative, forward-thinking, and work efficiently with internal and external constituencies. Any other skills, such as photography or graphic design, are a plus but optional to the functions of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public relations, journalism, communications, new media, or a directly related field, and one (1) year of directly related experience; proficiency in utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Verifiable experience in planning and organizing content for projects such as publications and brochures.

DESIRED: A master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public relations, journalism, communications, new media, or a directly related field and a

minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience; OR at least 18 graduate hours in journalism-related. Proficiency in photography, video, or graphic design experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Conduct research and make notes to retain ideas, develop factual information, and obtain authentic detail.
• Plan and organize material for publications or special projects.
• Using current Associated Press journalism writing style, write, rewrite, and edit news releases, feature articles, public service announcements, publications, website content, blogs, or any other material for the media or in-house use and other materials for distribution to the press.
• Promote and maintain contact with media representatives.
• Photograph assignments or help coordinate photo assignments for news releases and publications.
• Take the lead as a writer for the On Campus monthly employee newsletter, including working with various college departments to assemble a list of the proposed content of stories and photographs, and take responsibility with the Publications Director in seeing the newsletter through production, including proofing and correcting.
• In conjunction with the Alumni Coordinator, assemble a list of the proposed content of stories and photographs for the Hindsight alum magazine, take the lead as a writer, and take responsibility with the Publications Director for seeing the magazine through production, including proofing and correcting.
• Take the lead role for the Eagle Archive publication that documents student activities, honors and awards.
• Assist college administrators, faculty, and staff with writing and editing copy for special projects.
• Conduct interviews for news releases, features, people profiles, news articles, and publications as assigned by the Publications director.
• Continuously search for innovative ideas for news releases and article information through contact with all college locations and outside sources to keep the public informed about the college.
• Be proficient in the use of a personal computer including email and able to learn new applications with relative ease, such as project management and photo archive applications.
• Attend professional development workshops or conferences to upgrade job skills and knowledge.
• The individual will work on other projects requested by the Publications Director, Executive Director for Marketing and Communications, Chief of Staff, college President, and other department colleagues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The individual will supervise projects, not people, as part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

· Integrity

· Diversity

· Excellence

· Accountability

· Leadership

· Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person