Associate Director, Media Relations & Issues Management

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus seeks an Associate Director of Media Relations - Issues Management to oversee high-visibility issues and media inquiries. You will develop messaging, coordinate responses, monitor trends, and advise on communications strategies across campus operations and public safety.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in professional media, strong crisis experience, and a proven ability to lead teams and relations with diverse media

Qualifications

• Experience as a spokesperson for a high-profile institution in a large media market.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and ability to present to executives.
• Ability to anticipate public events that advance institutional objectives.
• Knowledge of current events in institutional operations.
• Extensive media contacts with key ethnic, CA, and national media.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus seeks an Associate Director of Media Relations - Issues Management to oversee high-visibility issues and media inquiries. You will develop messaging, coordinate responses, monitor trends, and advise on communications strategies across campus operations and public safety.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in professional media, strong crisis experience, and a proven ability to lead teams and relations with diverse media