Overview
Cold Caller / Marketing Jobs in Houston, TX at Gulf Rubber & Supply
Department
VP COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING (UA-VPCM-IUINA)
Department Information
The Office of the Vice President for Communications and Marketing is the central Communications and Marketing unit (UCM) at Indiana University (IU), which leads university-wide communications efforts with workstreams ranging from internal communication to issues management, media relations, research communication and storytelling, social media, state impact communication and executive communication. UCM’s functions also include supporting communications and marketing for the IU Kelley School of Business, which provides top-tier business education to students through undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and executive programs on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campus – including the Physician MBA and Evening MBA programs – as well as online through its number 1 ranked online MBA program. The school’s success is reflected in its reputation among academic peers, its career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 130,000 living alumni around the globe.
Job Summary
As a member of the communications team serving the Kelley School of Business in the Office of the IU Vice President of Communications and Marketing, this individual will help advance the mission of the Kelley School in Indianapolis through written content that elevates its visibility and reputation, with a particular focus on topics that align with campus and university priorities.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Writes, edits, publishes, and distributes clear, informative written content on topics of strategic importance to the Kelley School in Indianapolis in alignment with school and university-level priorities with a particular emphasis on blog content and thought leadership writing.
Consults with stakeholders, including Kelley Indianapolis faculty and colleagues within UCM, to identity communications priorities and develop communication strategies and tactics that advance desired outcomes.
Identifies and pitches opportunities for media placement, develops and advances relationships with members of the media, assists in crafting news releases and media advisories.
Regularly provides information to, and consults with, Kelley faculty, staff, and other stakeholders regarding university affairs, initiatives, programs, and activities; escalates complex or urgent issues to higher-level Communications Generalists or Public Relations Specialists, and/or manager as needed.
Schedules and attends meetings, consultations, publicity/press events, and various outreach activities.
May also perform administrative duties, such as maintaining photo databases and managing media contact lists.
General Responsibilities
Independently creates basic and complex communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or functional area within department and in support of departmental goals and objectives; communications may be interdepartmental; staff, faculty, or student-focused; or external.
Responds to inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.
Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and creates communications coverage for relevant initiatives, events, and programs.
Prepares communications timelines and shares progress of communications toward relevant deadlines with manager, team members, and other relevant constituents.
Regularly monitors relevant social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty.
Utilizes various communications software programs and delivers communications in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.
May provide guidance to lower-level Communications Generalists.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in a related field
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Possesses excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Ability to be comfortable interacting with members of the media – as well as identifying topics and opportunities to strengthen the campus reputation with local, state, and national audiences
– in collaboration with other members of the team
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Communications Generalist
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Title: Cold Caller / Marketing
Company: Gulf Rubber & Supply
Location: Houston, TX
