Public Relations Specialist at Garmin

Overview

Garmin is seeking a full-time Public Relations Specialist in its Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for increasing awareness of Garmin’s products by facilitating the best possible editorial coverage in mainstream, endemic and trade outlets, including digital, print and broadcast media.

Essential Functions

• Communicates with journalists/other members of media to drive awareness of Garmin’s products by demonstrating their unique advantages of compelling design, superior quality and best value

• Maintains/grows relationships with media contacts and other product reviewers, podcasters and YouTube influencers throughout the respective industries Garmin serves

• Develops/writes engaging PR pitches to generate positive coverage for Garmin products and features

• Facilitates review/demo units and provides product demonstrations and overviews (virtual or otherwise)

• Supports PR strategies/programs that are aligned with business’ goals, including PR plans, product pitches, press releases, award applications and company statements and quotes

• Utilizes media database and monitoring tools to identify new contacts, publications and story opportunities

• Communicates PR plans to Garmin’s global offices/teams in other countries

• Attends/represents Garmin at industry tradeshows and PR events

• Plans/executes media events surrounding new products introductions, tradeshow activities and other special events

• Demonstrates deep understanding of Garmin’s product line and competitive landscape

• Collaborates with Garmin’s Content Marketing and Corporate Communications team to develop compelling stories that keep Garmin in the news

• Works productively on deadline and can respond quickly to time-sensitive media requests

• Assists with other PR needs as necessary, including monitoring Media Relations inbox

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field AND a minimum of 1 year of public relations, marketing experience or equivalent work experience

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Garmin products and the market(s) served

• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and excellent presentation skills

• Displays compelling writing skills and knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines

• Willingness to travel to trade shows and media events

• Must be a highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple projects/meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and exhibit outstanding professionalism, judgment, and integrity

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in/enthusiasm for navigation, consumer electronics, wireless and activities associated with Garmin products and services

• Experience with digital/social media

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Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Communications - JCCC

Position, Department: Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Communications, Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Full-time Faculty, Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: varies based on department needs

Pay Range:  $48,683 - $81,416 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Benefits Category: Full-time Benefits

Position Summary: The JCCC Journalism program emphasizes writing and editing for interactive media, strategic communications, and other courses necessary to prepare students for success in media-related jobs. Our courses also critically examine media as an institution. Some of our recent graduates work at digital news organizations, marketing firms, and television and radio stations. Others work in advertising, public relations, and as communications staff for government agencies, nonprofits and other organizations in which multimedia and communication skills are essential.

JCCC is home to The Campus Ledger, an award-winning online-only news organization featuring news writing, video, and podcasts.

JOB DUTIES:

The Assistant Professor of Journalism will teach introductory and advanced level courses in reporting, writing and media, including JOUR 122 (News Writing and Reporting) and JOUR 222 (Advanced Reporting), our survey course, JOUR 120 (Mass Media and Society), along with other courses as deemed necessary. They will also provide curricular leadership, with opportunities to create and develop new courses, such as Writing for Social Media. This successful candidate will serve as faculty advisor to the Campus Ledger and provide service to the department, division, campus, and local community.

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in Journalism or a closely-allied field.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Documented experience working in online platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in or potential for teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Journalism or closely-allied field.

• Excellent teaching skills.

• Experience teaching community college students.

• Experience teaching reporting and social media content writing.

• Experience advising student media and student journalists.

• Experience working as a reporter, producer or editor in professional journalism or other media field.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

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Marketing Specialist, City of Olathe

Overview: This position works in the Communications & Marketing division of the Exceptional Services Focus Area to provide centralized communication services that are aligned with the City’s vision, values, mission, and strategic plan. The Marketing Specialist engages and informs citizens and employees by providing strategic, relevant, accurate and timely information about City initiatives, programs, projects and services. This is accomplished through a variety of communication channels including, but not limited to, videography, social media, print media, web content, public relations, and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the City’s Communications & Marketing division to achieve strategic communication and marketing goals.

• Assist in the development and implementation of communication plans and strategies.
- Assist with soliciting funding and sponsorships for assigned division of the Exceptional Services Focus Area, working closely with special events coordinator and other program manager.

• Work closely with Digital Communications Specialist to enhance and maintain the City’s presence on social media networks, including Facebook, Twitter, etc. Ensure a consistent brand, voice and tone across social media channels. Monitor social media traffic and respond with appropriate consultation from City departments.

• Develop communications through the preparation of press releases, social media, web content, email campaigns, direct mail pieces, brochures, etc.

• Conceive and develop stories and programming ideas including scheduling, interviewing, writing, recording, and editing stories, PSAs and programs.

• Responsible for the management of the communication and advertisement budgets.

• Track communication outcomes, including news coverage and online reputation management tools.

• Monitor media and social media tools, trends and applications. Develop performance metrics; track, compile, and analyze social media usage data and other key metrics.

• Respond to requests and inquiries from City staff and the general public.

• Perform other communication duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• One to five years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of social media and web-based platforms.

• Proven ability to work both independently and within a team structure in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud and relevant apps preferred.

Salary Information: $54,080 to $62,700

How to apply: Visit OlatheKS.gov/Jobs to start your application.

Digital Communications Specialist, YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Overview: The Digital Communications Specialist is responsible for digital communications for web, email marketing and social media for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage association social media accounts and online engagement.

• Develop, create and publish compelling content for electronic and digital communications, including social media, email marketing, website, blogs, app, text and online business listings, to support association campaigns and ongoing marketing initiatives.

• Develop and maintain processes/workflows that ensure timely and consistent engagement and dissemination of information through digital channels.

• Monitor and update YMCA website and other online platforms to ensure accuracy, relevance, fresh content, and positive user experience.

• Participate in social media engagement and conversations, including online social influencers (internal and external) to ensure optimal Y messaging.

• Monitor and respond to online reviews.

• Recommend creative and innovative social media and online marketing and communication programs based on YMCA and stakeholder goals.

• Implement tracking and measurement for online brand engagement efforts and report on results.

• Develop best practices and recommendations for online engagement.

• Stay abreast of online marketing tools and industry trends.

• Benchmark and research competitor and industry leaders in online media.

• Ensure that digital communications meet Y brand standards.

• Support other marketing and communications team efforts and events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience in Journalism, English, Advertising or a related field.

• Two years’ experience in communications, journalism, marketing or online media.

• Excellent written and oral communications, including writing and editing for online audiences.

• High-level of social and online media understanding, trends and best practices.

• Multimedia experience and understanding of how multimedia marketing efforts are supported online.

• Previous experience working with hosted email delivery systems required (Emma, Constant Contact, MailChimp or similar).

• Previous experience working with a web CMS (i.e. Drupal, WordPress, etc.) ● Canva experience preferred.

• Google Analytics experience preferred.

• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some late evenings and weekends.

• Ability to travel within the greater Kansas City area.

• Video editing experience is a plus.

• HTML experience is a plus.

Salary Information: Hiring range $45,000 - $48,000