Media Relations & Communications Specialist - Higher Ed

Langston-University; Langston (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Langston University seeks a Media Relations Specialist to serve as the primary liaison with news media, crafting press releases and advisories while cultivating media contacts. You will help shape communications for students, faculty, staff and partners, supporting public perception and crisis response.

You may also assist in online news content creation, including videos, podcasts, and social media content, within Langston's Office of Public Relations across Oklahoma locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• Three years of experience in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or public relations.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute press releases and media advisories.
• Cultivate media contacts and pitch news stories.
• Support strategic communications goals and crisis messaging.
• Assist in creating online news stories, videos, podcasts, digital magazines and social media content.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Media strategy

Media engagement

Message management

Media training

Relationship building

Content creation

Reporting

AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications/pr/marketing

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Meltwater

Crisis communication

Job description

Langston University seeks a Media Relations Specialist to serve as the primary liaison with news media, crafting press releases and advisories while cultivating media contacts. You will help shape communications for students, faculty, staff and partners, supporting public perception and crisis response.

You may also assist in online news content creation, including videos, podcasts, and social media content, within Langston's Office of Public Relations across Oklahoma locations.