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Media Manager, K-12 Education

DLR Group
Location
Omaha, Nebraska, United States; Overland Park, Kansas, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Brand Communications
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in integrated marketing communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
  • 5+ years of marketing communications experience in a professional services environment, preferably the A/E/C industry
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
  • Strategic thinker with exceptional oral communications, writing, and editing skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships and navigate cross functionally
  • Keen understanding of integrating marketing tactics with traditional and social media
Nice to have
  • Public Relations/Media Relations experience in the K-12 Education industry, preferably in the AEC or design industry
  • Demonstrated track record of measurably high-impact media campaigns
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams
  • Familiarity with information recording and gathering from a database, ideally MuckRack and Deltek Vantagepoint
What the job really is

The Media Manager for K-12 Education at DLR Group will lead media relations and influencer engagement, focusing on shaping the perception of the firm's design expertise in the education sector. This role involves developing and executing media relations plans, creating content, and collaborating with various teams to promote marketing strategies. The successful candidate will also establish KPIs for media activities and work to integrate marketing tactics across traditional and social media platforms.

Benefits
  • 100% employee-owned
  • Four-day in-office work model with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on K-12 Education sector may limit exposure to other industries
  • Requires strong project management skills and ability to navigate complex organizational structures
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