Media Relations Lead: Earned Media & Crisis Communications

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work flexibility

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina State University is seeking a Media Relations Manager to lead earned media coverage of its research, teaching, and impact. The role will work with the Director of Strategic Communications and the Research Communications team to respond to media inquiries, prepare leaders for interviews, and support communications during emergencies.

The role requires a post-baccalaureate degree (or bachelor’s with equivalent experience) and 5–7 years of progressive media relations experience, with

Formación

• Post-baccalaureate degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated record of pitching stories and securing earned media coverage.
• Experience writing publication-ready materials in AP style.
• Videography and video editing skills for campus events.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and pitch stories that showcase NC State's research and impact to media outlets.
• Build relationships with reporters and connect journalists with university experts.
• Prepare faculty and leaders for interviews with talking points and briefs.
• Draft media pitches, advisories, releases, statements, and talking points.
• Coordinate with campus partners during incidents and crisis communications.
• Monitor coverage and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Conocimientos

Media relations

Pitch stories

AP style writing

Videography

Video editing

Crisis communications

Educación

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

North Carolina State University is seeking a Media Relations Manager to lead earned media coverage of its research, teaching, and impact. The role will work with the Director of Strategic Communications and the Research Communications team to respond to media inquiries, prepare leaders for interviews, and support communications during emergencies.

The role requires a post-baccalaureate degree (or bachelor’s with equivalent experience) and 5–7 years of progressive media relations experience, with