Media Relations Lead – Academic Life & Programs

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Sick leave pool; paid time off; paid 9

Educational scholarship program for FA

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Media Relations Assistant Director for Academic Life and University Programming in Boca Raton. The role develops PR strategies to elevate FAU’s reputation and visibility for academic life, student experiences, and university programming.

The position involves writing press materials, coordinating media coverage, and coordinating interviews with faculty, students, and external partners while supporting internal communications and crisis materials as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in public relations/communications.
• Preferred specializations: public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public relations strategies to advance FAU’s priorities and elevate the university’s reputation.
• Identify, write, and distribute press releases, advisories, features, media pitches, and related materials.
• Build relationships with local, regional, and media outlets across FAU’s service region.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Journalism

Marketing

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Media Relations Assistant Director for Academic Life and University Programming in Boca Raton. The role develops PR strategies to elevate FAU’s reputation and visibility for academic life, student experiences, and university programming.

The position involves writing press materials, coordinating media coverage, and coordinating interviews with faculty, students, and external partners while supporting internal communications and crisis materials as needed.