Media Relations Manager
About The Position
The Media Relations Manager is one of RPI's chief storytellers with a proven expertise in brand storytelling and strategic media relations. The media relations manager plays a critical role in raising awareness of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an esteemed institution of academic excellence, groundbreaking research and global community influence and impact. The media relations manager will produce and disseminate relevant and engaging stories that advance the Institute in top tier national consumer media outlets and scholarly publications, and across all Institute storytelling channels.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, mass communications, or public relations degree from a journalism program
- Five (5) or more years of professional media relations experience
- Demonstrated sound editorial judgement
- Must possess a passion for higher education and the intellectual ability to digest and create stories from complex STEM-related content
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in AP writing style
- Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences
- Possess a strong nose for news and impeccable writing talent
- Comfort level interacting with members of the media and senior level officials
Nice To Haves
- 2 years+ of experience working in a newsroom as a reporter is ideal
- Experience in higher education
Responsibilities
- Partner with OCEC leadership and university PR firm on PR strategy
- Function as an inhouse journalist and write/develop stories to advance the reputation of RPI
- Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with top tier media on behalf of RPI
- Manage editorial calendar
- Partner with OCEC leadership, academic deans and center directors and department heads to identify and develop and pitch news stories
- Develop media results reports
- Oversee media monitoring tools
Benefits
- Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan.
- Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
