(Temporary Position) Media Relations Manager at School of Visual Arts

JOB TITLE: Temporary Media Relations Manager

JOB POSTED: March 1 - June 1

DEPARTMENT: Communications Department

REPORTS TO: Communication Director

SCHEDULE: Part-Time, Hourly. Monday–Friday; 9 am - 5 pm, Remote Work. 35 hours/month

SALARY : $50/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communication Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) seeks a temporary media relations manager for a three-month period, reporting to the director of Communication.

Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring ongoing press coverage of the College via daily Cision digests.
• Creating a monthly Media Activity Report and Media Analytics Report from Cision reporting.
• Sending monthly roundups of SVA’s public events and exhibition pitches to press, following up as needed.
• Editing campus exhibition press releases provided by academic departments.
• Writing new press releases when necessary, sending in MyEmma using lists compiled in Cision.
• Responding to incoming press inquiries.
• Executing press strategies for SVA’s 2025 Commencement exercises, thesis shows/projects and other opportunities taking place during this timeframe.
• Reworking press releases and press hits into features for our website, sva.edu.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communication or Journalism
• 2-3 years’ experience working in public relations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in art, design, or related field(s) is preferred
• Experience in the arts or higher education

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Cision, MyEmma, CMS, Microsoft Office, Google Drive
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in performing manual work.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working remotely, will be required to maintain the same hours of work as would be performed in the office; follow the department's procedures in completing assigned job tasks; and be available during the employee’s working hours via the department-established communication methods (i.e. Google chat, Slack, phone, etc.)
• Position will require seating for long periods of time

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit the following:

• Resume

WORKING AT SVA:

The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For more information about the College's 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.