Director of Media Relations & Strategic Communications

WM001 William & Mary

Discovery (MD)

Ibrido

USD 75.000 - 80.000

Tempo pieno

8 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

The Director of Media Relations at William & Mary leads regional and local media engagement, working with university leadership and safety offices to promote the university’s national profile. Based in Williamsburg, VA, this hybrid role requires a seasoned communications professional to pitch stories, manage media relations, monitor coverage, and advise senior leaders on messaging and reputational risk.

William & Mary offers a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on strategic communications that

Competenze

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field.
Significant, progressively responsible experience in media relations (7–10 years).
Excellent oral and written communication.
Experience as a media spokesperson for a complex organization.
Ability to write and edit quickly and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of AP style; proficiency in social media usage and analytics.

Mansioni

Lead regional and local media engagement; pitch stories to outlets.
Serve as senior liaison between media, university leadership, and campus partners.
Write and build media strategies for major announcements or events.
Oversee media tracking, analytics, and reporting; refine messaging.
Act as university spokesperson; advise leadership on messaging and risk.
Support crisis communications and media access during emergencies.