Media Relations Strategist - Hybrid

Ajcunet; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University, located in New York City, seeks an Assistant Director, Media Relations in the Marketing and Communications department at Lincoln Center. The role supports a proactive media outreach program and reports to the Director of Media Relations, Deputy University Spokesperson.

You will write and edit news releases, identify newsworthy research and faculty stories, and pitch to national and international media while collaborating with the Social Media Manager to expand coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated media placements experience.
• Strong news writing and media pitching abilities.
• Working knowledge of MAC platform and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing the University’s media relations program to raise global recognition.
• Promote Fordham’s good news to national and international media.
• Write and edit news releases and university publications.
• Develop stories highlighting faculty expertise on timely topics.

Skills

Demonstrated media placement ability

Strong news writing and pitching

MAC platform

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WordPress

Media monitoring software

Job description

Fordham University, located in New York City, seeks an Assistant Director, Media Relations in the Marketing and Communications department at Lincoln Center. The role supports a proactive media outreach program and reports to the Director of Media Relations, Deputy University Spokesperson.

You will write and edit news releases, identify newsworthy research and faculty stories, and pitch to national and international media while collaborating with the Social Media Manager to expand coverage.