Communications Specialist: Media Relations & Strategy

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University seeks a Specialist, Communication to advise on university and academic-unit priorities and support the communications team in executing media relations and communications plans.

The role emphasizes advising administrators, developing creative briefs, and collaborating on multimedia projects to advance major initiatives across the Office of Communications and Marketing. Strong writing and deadline discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of a broad range of journalistic and multimedia tools for news distribution and monitoring.
• Knowledgeable of professional guidelines for journalism and public relations.
• Proficient in and adaptable to new technology, including production management and team collaboration software.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Skilled in researching topics.
• Ability to make complex research and concepts accessible to varied audiences.
• Ability to successfully pitch and place news stories, regionally and nationally.
• Ability to create engaging content across all media.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Advises and provides support on projects that are deemed shared priorities of the university and academic units that comprise the communications team.
• Advises administrators, faculty and staff on effective communications and media relations
• Develops communications plans and creative briefs for major initiatives
• Works collaboratively with other units in the Office of Communications and Marketing on multi-media projects and initiatives
• Other related duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Media relations

Public relations

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, journalism, or a related field

Job description

Alcorn State University seeks a Specialist, Communication to advise on university and academic-unit priorities and support the communications team in executing media relations and communications plans.

The role emphasizes advising administrators, developing creative briefs, and collaborating on multimedia projects to advance major initiatives across the Office of Communications and Marketing. Strong writing and deadline discipline are essential.