Engineering Communications & Media Relations Manager

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Stanford Engineering is seeking a Public Relations Manager to support media relations, translate research into accessible stories, and oversee podcast production. You will collaborate with faculty and external media partners to shape communications across the school.

The hybrid role requires three days per week on the Stanford main campus, with frequent opportunities to influence public understanding of engineering and science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant communications experience.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.
• Ability to translate complex science into accessible stories.
• Experience with media pitches and journalist outreach.
• Familiarity with content management systems and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and oversee written communications of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate media interviews and strategize with researchers.
• Translate complex research into engaging stories for broad audiences.
• Oversee production and promotion of The Future of Everything podcast.
• Provide on-site support for interviews, photography, and filming.
• Coordinate media events and track outcomes.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Storytelling

Writing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stanford Engineering is seeking a Public Relations Manager to support media relations, translate research into accessible stories, and oversee podcast production. You will collaborate with faculty and external media partners to shape communications across the school.

The hybrid role requires three days per week on the Stanford main campus, with frequent opportunities to influence public understanding of engineering and science.