Media Relations Strategist — Health & Human Services

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 66.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

San Diego State University in Southern California’s San Diego campus seeks a College of Health and Human Services Media Relations Officer to tell CHHS research stories to local and national audiences. This journalistically oriented role blends science storytelling with media relations.

You will interview researchers, produce clear content for SDSU NewsCenter and magazines, coordinate interviews, draft statements, and monitor media to guide strategic messaging.

Qualifikationen

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for required experience.
• Experience in strategic communications, media relations, or science communications within a large organization.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities to translate complex information for broad audiences.
• Ability to develop media strategies and secure earned media at regional, national, or international levels.
• Experience advising executives and researchers on media engagement and messaging.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and use analytics to inform strategy.

Aufgaben

• Identify compelling stories across SDSU's research enterprise and translate them into engaging content.
• Develop targeted pitches, news releases, and media plans.
• Coordinate interviews and prepare faculty and staff for media engagement.
• Monitor news and social media, assess issues, and recommend messaging.
• Collaborate with StratComm and campus partners to align messaging.

Kenntnisse

Strategic communications

Media relations

Science/research communications

Writing and editing

Storytelling

AP Style knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

San Diego State University in Southern California’s San Diego campus seeks a College of Health and Human Services Media Relations Officer to tell CHHS research stories to local and national audiences. This journalistically oriented role blends science storytelling with media relations.

You will interview researchers, produce clear content for SDSU NewsCenter and magazines, coordinate interviews, draft statements, and monitor media to guide strategic messaging.