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Job Title: Public Relations Liaison Overview
This volunteer position serves as a strategic partner to promote the Fraternity’s programming and philanthropic initiatives in local media outlets. This is an opportunity for those who would like to volunteer on a case-by-case basis to help with media relations work when the Fraternity is active in their market.
Key Responsibilities
Expand Pi Beta Phi’s communication and public relations network and capitalize on the Fraternity’s brand externally. Act as a trusted source to share Pi Beta Phi’s messages with media outlets with established relationships. This includes a relationship with a reporter, editor or producer at a local newspaper, magazine, TV station, blog or other local publication. Understand the local nuances and preferences of the media when providing outreach. Work collaboratively with a diverse group of people in the organization (staff, volunteer officers, collegiate and alumnae volunteers, etc.) on projects as assigned to fulfill the Fraternity Communication Strategy.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to The Arrow Editor/Communications Coordinator.
Travel
No travel required.
Qualifications Education/Knowledge/ Experience in the communications or public relations fields, including established contacts with reporters and newspaper Experience editors and deep relationships with key stakeholders and media outlets in local community.
Job Title: Public Relations Liaison Skills and Abilities
Servant Leader Role Model: sets the standard for and consistently demonstrates the behaviors of servant leadership; always adheres to Pi Phi values Effective Communication: possesses strong oral and written communication and presentation skills Envisioning: is able to see the big picture and the benefits of long term perseverance, plays ideas out; sees the end at the beginning Collaborative Style: builds strong partnerships and alliances with others by identifying mutual goals and fostering open dialogue; easily creates virtual teams; shares wins and successes Service Focus & Empowerment: recognizes and values the importance of service to others Technical Skills: high level of proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet applications, social media platforms and press release distribution systems.
