Media Relations Pro — Engineering & Tech

The California State University; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking a Media Relations Officer to translate complex engineering and research into clear, engaging stories for broad audiences. This role supports the College of Engineering and collaborates with StratComm to reach local, national, and international audiences.

Under senior leadership, you will develop media strategies, build relationships with reporters, and manage communications across earned media, digital, and multimedia channels.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, media relations, and science or research communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for broad audiences.
• Experience advising executives, faculty, researchers, or subject-matter experts on media engagement and messaging.

Responsibilities

• Find compelling stories across SDSU’s research enterprise, especially in engineering, science, and technology.
• Translate complex research into clear, engaging content for SDSU NewsCenter, magazines, websites, social media, and media pitches.
• Develop multimedia content to expand reach of research stories.
• Coordinate interviews and prepare faculty and staff for media engagement.
• Monitor media inquiries and draft messaging and statements.
• Collaborate with College of Engineering communications and campus partners to align messaging.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Science communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking a Media Relations Officer to translate complex engineering and research into clear, engaging stories for broad audiences. This role supports the College of Engineering and collaborates with StratComm to reach local, national, and international audiences.

Under senior leadership, you will develop media strategies, build relationships with reporters, and manage communications across earned media, digital, and multimedia channels.