Here's a JOTW "Can't Wait" opportunity from Kellogg Company

EXTERNAL MEDIA SPECIALIST, Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, Michigan

Description:

Kellogg Company is seeking an External Communications Specialist who will serve as first point of contact for members of the media; managing those inquiries received through the U.S. Kellogg Company media hotline and email.

Responsibilities include, but are not be limited to:
-Managing Kellogg Media Hotline, including expediting media inquiries (phone and email)
-Overseeing daily News Briefs process, using good judgment in story selection and gaining approvals to ensure error-free and timely distribution each morning;
-Formulating answers and coordinating responses for media inquiries as directed;
-Tracking media inquiries and results, and preparing monthly Board of Directors summaries as well as Corporate Communications mid- and end-of-year results reports;
-Preparing media monitoring reports as needed for specific issues;
-Managing Vocus media software including inputting position statements, advisories, Q&A, fact sheets as directed
-Providing project management, writing, etc., support for projects as directed

Position Requirements:

Requirements:
- Four-year college degree in communications or journalism required.
- 1-2 years experience (internship or full-time) in public relations (corporate or agency) is required.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must be able to work independently as well as work effectively within a team.
- Must possess a positive, can-do attitude and deliver great customer service.
- Must be highly detail oriented and have exceptional organizational skills.
- Must have absolute ability to handle sensitive and confidential information as well as high level of accuracy with information.
- Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, wire services, media monitoring software, and other public relation tools.

Those interested must apply via http://kelloggs.appone.com/Exempt/Menu.asp?ClientID=782&B_ID=33&ReqNumber=&SearchText=&KeyType=all&CatID=168&LocationID=25496%2C25502%2C25556%2C25751%2C30464%2C46119%2C48352%2C51555&x=45&y=8

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