Media Relations & Strategic Communications Specialist

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Howard University's Office of University Communications seeks a Communications Specialist to join the Media Relations team. Reporting to the Director of Media Relations, you will support enterprise-wide public relations, media inquiries, and strategic storytelling to elevate the University's visibility and reputation.

You will develop and execute communications plans, craft press releases and talking points, identify story ideas, and collaborate with faculty experts and campus partners to share

Qualifications

• Experience delivering proactive media relations and strategic communications.
• Ability to write clearly for external audiences and journalists.
• Experience coordinating with university stakeholders and faculty experts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating timely, accurate responses and connecting journalists with appropriate University spokespersons and subject matter experts.
• Develop and execute proactive media relations plans that increase positive visibility for the University, its faculty and programs.
• Research, identify, develop, and pitch compelling story ideas to local and national media outlets.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and other media professionals.
• Create and maintain targeted media lists and media archives.

Job description

Howard University's Office of University Communications seeks a Communications Specialist to join the Media Relations team. Reporting to the Director of Media Relations, you will support enterprise-wide public relations, media inquiries, and strategic storytelling to elevate the University's visibility and reputation.

You will develop and execute communications plans, craft press releases and talking points, identify story ideas, and collaborate with faculty experts and campus partners to share