Media Relations Specialist

Langston-University; Langston (OK); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Media strategy

Media engagement

Message management

Media training

Relationship building

Content creation

Reporting

AP style

Educación

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Meltwater

Crisis communication

Descripción del empleo

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Human Resources, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$37,000 - $40,000

Commensurate with education and experience

About this Position

The Media Relations Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the university and news media. This role is responsible for producing and distributing press releases and media advisories, cultivating media contacts, and helping to produce effective communications for Langston University students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and community stakeholders. This role supports strategic communications goals, fosters a positive public perception, and plays an integral role in crisis communication.

The Media Relations Specialist may alsoassistin the development and production ofonline newsstories, videos, podcasts,digitalmagazinesand social mediacontent.

The Media Relations Specialistis a member of the Office of Public Relations andserves university departments acrossfour locationsin the state of Oklahoma.The Media Relations Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Public Relations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Three years of experience in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or public relations.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Media Strategy and Planning

• Media Engagement

• Message Management

• Media Training

• Relationship Building

• Content Creation and Collaboration

• Reporting

• AP Style

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing

• Five years of experience in broadcasting, journalism, communications or public relations

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Meltwater

• Crisis Communication

• Creating content for digital andprint

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across campus departments

• Applicants must have a proven track record in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications; experience in higher education is advantageous.