Job Bank

As a service to the community, the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of PRSA is pleased to offer a job bank.

The job bank will help the members of the NWA chapter know about job openings in the public relations and communications field. The job bank also benefits employers who are seeking to hire public relations and communications professionals.

All job position announcements and individuals' resumes may be posted for free on this page for three months.

If you would like to post a job, please send by e-mail: a description of the position, requirements (experience and education), application procedures/deadline, salary (optional), and contact information. Please include an e-mail address if applicable.

Individuals interested in the job will make direct contact with the employer.

Contact: Dave Edmark, 479-575-6940
dedmark@uark.edu

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• Media Relations Manager, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
  
• (Posted April 27, 2012)
• 
  POSITION DESCRIPTION
  
  Position Title: Media Relations Manager
  Position Type: Full-Time
  FLSA Classification: Exempt
  Division: Museum Relations
  Reports to: Director of Communications
  Date Reviewed: 4/25/2011
  
  Position Summary
  The Media Relations Manager is responsible for moderating communications between the organization and various media outlets such as newspapers, radio broadcasts, and television stations. The position is responsible for informing the media when something new happens within the organization and proactively telling the Crystal Bridges story through various media outlets. The Media Relations Manager works in collaboration with administrators, staff, and volunteers. The Media Relations Manager reports directly to the Director of Communications.
  
  Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
  
  * Coordinate message platforms and communication channel strategies for internal, external, and online audiences with the Director of Communications.
  * Generate high visibility in local, state, regional, and national media for Museum's program, services, and facilities. Develop and build relationships with reporters and news outlets.
  * Implement public information programs to generate understanding of and support for the mission and values of the Museum.
  * Employ solid media pitching abilities and excellent client management and communication skills to ensure timely responses to inquiries form news media, including collecting relevant information, identifying appropriate spokespersons, securing clearances as necessary, and preparing messaging as appropriate.
  * Act as media relations liaison during press previews and visits.
  * Articulate key Museum issues and positions in a range of communication channels.
  * Maintain proactive communication with colleagues and manage multiple projects on deadline.
  * Manage on-the-ground logistics and provide advance staffing at PR events and presentations. Brief speakers on audience, venue logistics, tone, and delivery style.
  * Manage work with public relations agencies, when necessary.
  * Work collaboratively with Museum Relations leadership and department managers to deliver excellent service to the Museum staff, members, and guests.
  * Supervisory responsibility for at least one communications staff member.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, Traits:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
* Academic training and/or specific work experience in public relations, marketing, or communications.
* Ability to write and be effective in fast-paced working environments with absolute deadlines.
* Superb writing and editing skills and a strong sense of narrative and story-telling.
* Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in a clear and persuasive manner.
* A confident communications professional with a good sense of judgment.
* Ability to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of museum practices.
* A high level of professional integrity and the ability to handle sensitive issues and situations with discretion.
* Knowledge of museum operations, the arts industry, and arts marketing is a plus.
* Belief in the Museum as a cause for social good and a positive, dynamic force for economic development.

Work Experience:
* Five years of experience in public relations or related field.
* Work experience in at least two of the following areas: media relations, strategic planning, marketing, journalism or related field.
* Demonstrated experience using the Internet as a public relations tool.
* Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with national and local media preferred.
* Supervisory experience.

In regard to education and experience, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience will satisfy the minimum requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:
* Valid driver's license required.

Skills and Abilities:
* Highly effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
* Highly developed public speaking skills.
* Demonstrated organizational planning, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
* Demonstrated understanding and use of diplomacy.
* Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Database and media relations software (Vocus) knowledge preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel independently (approximately 25% of time) within museum office and spaces, and in the communities served. In the work environments described below, position requires verbal and written conversation with others, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting/moving objects up to 25 pounds, and use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The position occasionally requires standing, walking, and speaking for an extended period of time. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

* Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, and in communities served. Frequent overnight travel is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Compensation
Crystal Bridges offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Procedure
To be considered for candidacy for this position, submit cover letter and resume online or to Human Resources, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. If submitting by mail, please reference Media Relations Manager position opening. No phone calls please.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a routine background and consumer credit check and drug screening.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Account Manager, Mitchell Communications Group

(Posted April 23, 2012)

Mitchell Communications Group (www.mitchcommgroup.com), a rapidly growing, national award-winning strategic communications firm, is seeking two Account Managers to join our team located in Fayetteville, AR.  This position will be part of our Consumer Communications team which supports the agency by understanding how consumers interact with brands as well as the channels and messages that move them to engagement through strategic thinking and results-oriented program development. 

Applicants should send their resumes to careers@mitchcommgroup.com.

Job Duties:

• Identifying, developing and leading execution and measurement for proactive and reactive communications campaigns, as well as conducting media relations for our clients
• Leading client interaction and will developing strategic communications solutions, incorporating internal shared services including research, creative and content development, digital and social, training and media and eclient services
• Providing business counsel to clients incorporating communications strategies and tactics
• Preparing communications plans and proposals
• Responding to and anticipating client needs and providing on-site support
• Planning and developing communications campaigns and presenting public relations plans to client groups
• Overseeing work flow for consumer campaigns and scope management
• Managing and working with other members of the client services and shared services teams
• Coordinating media responses and appropriately handling incoming media inquiries
• Understanding and working with various target audience groups, implementing communication activities to effectively reach these groups
• Writing and editing communications materials following AP style rules and other journalistic preferences, creating compelling story angles and message points
• Overseeing other writers on the project team as needed
• Planning and implementing special events

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferred areas: communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related field.
• Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of communications or related experience.
• Agency experience in the field of marketing or communications client service, internal communications, travel and tourism and/or community relations is preferred.  Experience providing on-site client support is also a benefit.
• Familiarity with processes relating to shared service integration and agency traffic procedures.
• Solid presentation and public speaking skills.
• Experience working in a retail setting or servicing Fortune 100 clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including knowledge of AP style and journalistic preferences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Mitchell Communications Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.