Engineering & Science Media Relations Specialist

Opt For Healthy Living; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University seeks an experienced Media Relations Officer to translate complex research into engaging stories for broad audiences, with a focus on engineering and technology. You will work with researchers, faculty, and reporters to develop messaging, plan communications strategies, and secure media coverage across local and international outlets.

As part of StratComm, you’ll collaborate with campus partners to craft proactive storytelling, monitor emerging issues, and support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, media relations, and science or research communications; preferably in a large organization.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; translate complex science into clear content.
• Experience advising executives or researchers on media engagement and messaging.

Responsibilities

• Identify compelling stories across SDSU’s research enterprise, especially in engineering and technology.
• Translate research into clear stories for SDSU NewsCenter, SDSU Magazine, websites, and social media.
• Develop multimedia content to expand reach of research stories.
• Build relationships with regional, national, and international reporters and coordinate interviews.
• Prepare faculty and staff for media engagement and respond to media inquiries.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

San Diego State University seeks an experienced Media Relations Officer to translate complex research into engaging stories for broad audiences, with a focus on engineering and technology. You will work with researchers, faculty, and reporters to develop messaging, plan communications strategies, and secure media coverage across local and international outlets.

As part of StratComm, you’ll collaborate with campus partners to craft proactive storytelling, monitor emerging issues, and support