Bilingual Communications & Media Relations Specialist

RFCUNY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Benefits

Job summary

RFCUNY's Mexican Studies Institute at Lehman College seeks a bilingual Communications and Media Relations Coordinator to design and execute bilingual communications, public relations, outreach, and community engagement strategies that raise the Institute's visibility across campus, NYC, and beyond.

You will build media relationships, coordinate bilingual campaigns, draft press materials, manage digital content, and collaborate with faculty, students, artists, and community partners to promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, Digital Communications, Literature, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement bilingual communications, marketing, and outreach strategies for the Mexican Studies Institute.
• Create, edit, and manage content for the Institute’s website, newsletters, social media, and reports.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and promotional materials in English and Spanish.
• Establish and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and strategic partners.
• Coordinate photography, video, and multimedia projects to document programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public relations

Communications strategy

Content creation

Media relations

Project management

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

RFCUNY's Mexican Studies Institute at Lehman College seeks a bilingual Communications and Media Relations Coordinator to design and execute bilingual communications, public relations, outreach, and community engagement strategies that raise the Institute's visibility across campus, NYC, and beyond.

You will build media relationships, coordinate bilingual campaigns, draft press materials, manage digital content, and collaborate with faculty, students, artists, and community partners to promote