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<div><font color="#000000">Myles Crowley</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">MIT News Office</font></div>
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<div><font color="#000000"><b>Title:</b> Communications
Assistant<br>
<b>Req Number:</b> mit-00001762<br>
<b>Department:</b> Public Relations Services</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000"><b>Location(s):</b> MIT (Massachusetts
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<div><font color="#000000"><b>FT/PT:</b> Full Time<br>
<b>Employment / Payroll Category:</b> Support<br>
<b>Work Shift:</b> M-F, 9-5<br>
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COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, News Office, to provide comprehensive
support to media and public relations staff in fast-paced office. Will
format and proofread news releases, advisories, and e-mail newsletters
and assist with distribution to the media, MIT faculty and staff, and
the general public; assemble press kits and other materials; track
press coverage of MIT and prepare daily clip package for distribution;
maintain extensive media contacts and news release database, keeping
lists up-to-date, tracking reporters' coverage, and researching new
publications and news outlets; compile customized press lists and
maintain experts list; respond to e-mail and telephone inquiries;
serve as third backup to receptionist; provide backup and support on
major PR campaign and with logistics for MIT events; and handle
assorted clerical duties, e.g., photocopying, collating, faxing,
deliveries, etc. There will be some opportunities for pitching the
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<div><font color="#000000">REQUIREMENTS: two years' office experience;
excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including ability
to interact with staff, high-level faculty, and the media; excellent
writing skills; good spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills; and
ability to compose various types of basic business communications.
Seek highly organized, energetic, and motivated individual with solid
office skills and a desire to learn the ropes in public relations and
media relations. Should enjoy working on a variety of projects, both
independently and as part of a team in a busy office. Must be familiar
with FileMaker Pro, able to use a Macintosh computer, and fluent with
e-mail and the Web. Public relations, media relations, and/or
communications experience a major plus. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
MIT-00001762-5</font></div>
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<div><font color="#000000"><b>For more information and to apply go
to:</b></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">Human Resources at MIT, Job Search /
Application Site:</font></div>
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color="#000000">http://sh.webhire.com/Public/631/</font></div>
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<div><font color="#000000"><i>MIT is an</i></font><font
color="#009999"><i> Equal Opportunity / Affirmative
Action</i></font><font color="#000000"><i> employer.</i></font></div>
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