Communications Specialist – Public Relations and External Communications   

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers – Columbus, GA

The Communications department is currently seeking a Communication Specialist (PR and External Communication) with strong writing skills and public relations experience to join their team! If you have a passion for people and want to work for a mission-driven organization, this may be the place for you!

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.’s Communication Specialist responsibilities:

• Writes, produces, and edits videos sharing GoodwillSR’s client and team member success stories
• Creates production schedule and coordinates photo shoots and video shoots
• Interviews candidates and writes stories to appear on the GoodwillSR blog and Goodwill TV
• Shares GoodwillSR stories, posts, flyers, video, etc. on social media channels and with the GoodwillSR Board of Directors
• Creates ideas/topics to pitch to news media for monthly organizational coverage
• Sends press releases and media alerts to promote events, programs, success stories, announcements, etc.
• Coordinates segments and interviews, including providing a b-roll, shot list, and background material for coverage
• Develops crisis communications planning and messaging
• Manages relationships with editorial partners and seeks new TV, radio, print, and digital outlets
• Creates templates, flyers, manuals, guides, etc. to promote the Mission, job fairs, events and initiatives
• Creates web pages on goodwillsr.org
• Submits applicable awards and recognition opportunities
• Manages input on advertising schedule to best maximize budget
• Creates talking points and scripts for advertising shows
• Assists with scripts and Public Service Announcements as needed
• Performs strategic planning and support for team member initiatives and quarterly events
• Creates talking points for CEO town halls, speeches, State of the Union videos, etc.
• Creates materials, reports, letters, interactive forms/documents, etc.
• Updates 990 narratives annually and contributes content to the annual report
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Communications

Requirements:

• Level of knowledge normally gained through completion of an undergraduate degree
• Minimum 3 years experience in journalism, advertising and/or public relations or related field
• Knowledge of public relations, including pitching to and maintaining relationships with the press
• Knowledge of media buying/advertising
• Knowledge of social media and CMS systems
• Knowledge of Adobe Programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. is committed to our mission of Developing People, Changing Lives, and Building Communities. We seek to empower people with skills and opportunities to live fulfilled lives. We achieve our mission and vision through our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service. At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., we strive to hire individuals who live by our values and believe in our mission.

We offer a competitive benefits package including: 

• Paid hourly
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• A generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• 401k with a company match