Media Relations Specialist

Ohio University; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking a Media Relations Specialist within University Communications and Marketing to advance the university's storytelling and content marketing through strategic media outreach. The role reports to the Media Relations Manager and works to raise the university's national profile through targeted media relations.

Reporting to the Media Relations Manager, you will raise the national profile, manage the Calendar of University Events, and use tools like Muck Rack, TVEyes, and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and five or more years of related professional experience.
• Experience in media relations and content marketing.
• Ability to track and report outreach using media analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Raise the university's national profile through targeted media relations.
• Lead the Calendar of University Events.
• Track and report on outreach success with analytics tools.
• Refine media engagement tactics and explore new opportunities.
• Carry out internal and external communications initiatives supporting the university's mission.

Skills

Communications experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Muck Rack

TVEyes

Google Analytics

Job description

Ohio University is hiring a Media Relations Specialist in University Communications and Marketing to contribute to the university's storytelling and content marketing. The role reports to the Media Relations Manager and works to raise the university's national profile through targeted media relations. It also leads the Calendar of University Events.

Highlights

• Carry out internal and external communications initiatives that support the university's mission
• Raise the national profile of the university through targeted media relations
• Refine media engagement tactics and explore new communications opportunities
• Track and report on outreach success with tools such as Muck Rack, TVEyes, and Google Analytics
• Use data to recommend improvements to external communications strategy
• Serve as team leader for the Calendar of University Events
• Requires a bachelor's degree and five or more years of related professional experience
• Target salary range $43,888 to $51,377