Associate Director, Media Relations (University Communications)

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking an Associate Director of Media Relations within University Communications to elevate the university's visibility through proactive and reactive media outreach. You will cultivate strong media relationships, advise on messaging, and help shape content across internal and external channels.

The role requires developing campaigns, guiding publications, and coordinating with leadership and researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field plus four years PR, writing or editing experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns for Emory University.
• Oversee media relations and publications for specific colleges and schools.
• Assist in strategic public relations planning, including crises management.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists and implement new media relations methods.
• Edit texts and collaborate with clients and designers for publications.
• May supervise staff and production of news and information materials.
• Advise leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on content for digital platforms.
• Coordinate with Communications and Marketing for media interviews and press conferences.
• Contribute to multimedia content for the Emory News Center and website.
• Identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news and opinion pieces.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Editing

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations or journalism

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description:

As a member of the University Communications team, the Associate Director of Media Relations for University Communications serves to increase awareness and visibility of Emory University through proactive and reactive outreach to media outlets.

Has responsibility for cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with local and national news media as well as assisting with the creation of messaging, both internally and externally.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns and assists with the development of content regarding Emory University.
• Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
• Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
• Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
• Edits texts and collaborates with clients and designers to produce publications.
• May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.
• Consults with and advises leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on development of content that will be used to educate key stakeholders through various digital platforms.
• Works collaboratively with the University's Communications and Marketing team to prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs.
• Contributes to new concept development and related multimedia content for the website and the Emory News Center.
• Collaborates with all members of Emory University's media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with communications peers and works collaboratively to promote joint initiatives and research.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, OR an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• An accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
• Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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