Media Relations & Communications Specialist

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU-Stillwater, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, seeks a Communications and Media Relations Coordinator to support earned media, strategic communications and brand management efforts. The role focuses on media monitoring, writing, editing and content development to advance OSU’s reputation and visibility across university priorities.

The position collaborates with Brand Management, campus partners and leadership to craft compelling stories, manage crisis communications, and deliver timely messaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree conferred on or before start date.
• Three years of related professional experience in media relations, journalism, public relations or strategic communications.
• Experience writing, editing and coordinating compelling communications for an organization, media outlet or publication.

Responsibilities

• Supporting earned media strategy execution through media monitoring, distribution, research, pitching and outreach.
• Supporting communications planning tied to the university’s strategic priorities.
• Monitoring media coverage and tracking trends to elevate university expertise and achievements.
• Writing and editing news releases, feature stories, talking points, leadership messaging and web content in AP style.
• Coordinating inter-departmental content development and execution.
• Assisting with crisis communications, reputation management and rapid-response messaging.
• Completing special projects and contributing communications expertise to university initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Public relations skills

Project coordination

Media relations knowledge

AP style knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, PR, public affairs, political science, marketing, creative writing or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

OSU-Stillwater, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, seeks a Communications and Media Relations Coordinator to support earned media, strategic communications and brand management efforts. The role focuses on media monitoring, writing, editing and content development to advance OSU’s reputation and visibility across university priorities.

The position collaborates with Brand Management, campus partners and leadership to craft compelling stories, manage crisis communications, and deliver timely messaging