Public Relations Manager
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Communications
Position Summary
Jones College is seeking a personable, proactive, and relationship-driven Public Relations Manager to lead the development and promotion of compelling stories that highlight the people, programs, and impact of the institution. This role will focus on identifying and cultivating feature stories, building and maintaining strong media relationships, and promoting the college in a way that reflects its values, culture, and community spirit. The ideal candidate is approachable and skilled at seeking out meaningful narratives that elevate students, faculty, alumni, athletics, and workforce initiatives. This position requires strong writing ability, initiative, and the capacity to represent the college with professionalism.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Story Development and Writing
Proactively identify and develop feature stories that highlight student success, faculty excellence, alumni achievements, athletics, workforce programs, and community partnerships.
Conduct interviews and gather quotes to produce engaging, human-centered content.
Write press releases, feature articles, and recap stories in alignment with institutional branding and tone.
Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure consistent storytelling throughout the year.
Writing and distributing press releases, feature stories and recaps on behalf of Athletics and the Institution
Media Relations
Build and maintain positive working relationships with local, regional and statewide media contacts.
Pitch feature stories and institutional highlights to appropriate media outlets.
Monitor media coverage and maintain updated press lists.
Event Coverage and Content Creation
Attend major campus events to gather information, quotes, and photography.
Write timely recap releases and post-event coverage.
Capture photography as needed to support media distribution and marketing efforts.
Collaborate with the marketing team to distribute stories across website, newsletters, and social media platforms.
Strategic Communication Support
Package stories for multiple channels including website features, newsletters, alumni communications, athletic communication, and social media.
Support institutional campaigns through strategic storytelling.
Assist in crisis communication efforts as needed, ensuring professionalism and discretion.
Collaborate with campus departments to promote key initiatives and events.
Other duties as assigned. This position is intended to remain flexible and collaborative, evolving alongside the needs, priorities, and strategic direction of the institution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to independently seek out and develop meaningful feature stories.
Basic photography skills and familiarity with digital content creation.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Professional demeanor and ability to represent the institution positively in all interactions
CONTACT PERSONS: All inquiries should be directed to Human Resources:
Christy Holifield
...
Jones College
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, Mississippi 39437
... (phone)
... (fax)
Applicant must provide the following by the closing date:
(1) Complete employment application and resume
(2) Minimum of three (3) references attesting to abilities in the discipline
(3) Documentation of educational achievement (official transcripts, etc.)
(4) Documentation of teaching and/or work experience
Jones County Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The (ADA/ Section 504) ADA Coordinator, Terrell Tisdale Library, phone ..., and (Title IX) Title IX Coordinator, Hutcheson Hubbard Administration Building, phone ..., have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies. Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437. CONTACT PERSONS: All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Director.
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Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Communications
Position Summary
Jones College is seeking a personable, proactive, and relationship-driven Public Relations Manager to lead the development and promotion of compelling stories that highlight the people, programs, and impact of the institution. This role will focus on identifying and cultivating feature stories, building and maintaining strong media relationships, and promoting the college in a way that reflects its values, culture, and community spirit. The ideal candidate is approachable and skilled at seeking out meaningful narratives that elevate students, faculty, alumni, athletics, and workforce initiatives. This position requires strong writing ability, initiative, and the capacity to represent the college with professionalism.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Story Development and Writing
Proactively identify and develop feature stories that highlight student success, faculty excellence, alumni achievements, athletics, workforce programs, and community partnerships.
Conduct interviews and gather quotes to produce engaging, human-centered content.
Write press releases, feature articles, and recap stories in alignment with institutional branding and tone.
Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure consistent storytelling throughout the year.
Writing and distributing press releases, feature stories and recaps on behalf of Athletics and the Institution
Media Relations
Build and maintain positive working relationships with local, regional and statewide media contacts.
Pitch feature stories and institutional highlights to appropriate media outlets.
Monitor media coverage and maintain updated press lists.
Event Coverage and Content Creation
Attend major campus events to gather information, quotes, and photography.
Write timely recap releases and post-event coverage.
Capture photography as needed to support media distribution and marketing efforts.
Collaborate with the marketing team to distribute stories across website, newsletters, and social media platforms.
Strategic Communication Support
Package stories for multiple channels including website features, newsletters, alumni communications, athletic communication, and social media.
Support institutional campaigns through strategic storytelling.
Assist in crisis communication efforts as needed, ensuring professionalism and discretion.
Collaborate with campus departments to promote key initiatives and events.
Other duties as assigned. This position is intended to remain flexible and collaborative, evolving alongside the needs, priorities, and strategic direction of the institution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to independently seek out and develop meaningful feature stories.
Basic photography skills and familiarity with digital content creation.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Professional demeanor and ability to represent the institution positively in all interactions
CONTACT PERSONS: All inquiries should be directed to Human Resources:
Christy Holifield
...
Jones College
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, Mississippi 39437
... (phone)
... (fax)
Applicant must provide the following by the closing date:
(1) Complete employment application and resume
(2) Minimum of three (3) references attesting to abilities in the discipline
(3) Documentation of educational achievement (official transcripts, etc.)
(4) Documentation of teaching and/or work experience
Jones County Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The (ADA/ Section 504) ADA Coordinator, Terrell Tisdale Library, phone ..., and (Title IX) Title IX Coordinator, Hutcheson Hubbard Administration Building, phone ..., have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies. Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437. CONTACT PERSONS: All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Director.
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Job ID: 522991775
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026
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