Executive Communications & Media Relations Strategist

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks an Executive Communications and Media Relations Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute executive communications and media outreach across the school. This role supports publicity campaigns, leader communications, and thought leadership, collaborating with faculty, students, alumni, and senior leaders to elevate the GSB’s visibility, reputation, and impact.

Strong writing, editing, project management, and media relations skills are essential to

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting media relations and executive communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Media relations: promote the GSB to reporters and manage outreach.
• Writing/editing: produce speeches, pitches, and communications plans.
• Presentation support: create visual materials for internal and executive programs.
• Research: monitor higher education trends and opportunities for thought leadership.
• Reputation management: help navigate topics impacting the GSB's reputation.

Skills

Media relations

Executive communications

Writing/editing

Project management

Job description

Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks an Executive Communications and Media Relations Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute executive communications and media outreach across the school. This role supports publicity campaigns, leader communications, and thought leadership, collaborating with faculty, students, alumni, and senior leaders to elevate the GSB’s visibility, reputation, and impact.

Strong writing, editing, project management, and media relations skills are essential to