Media Relations Strategist III — Microbiology & Immunology

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Media Relations Specialist III to lead public information efforts with strong writing, news and communications skills. You will coordinate with the Office of Communications to ensure consistent external messaging and credibility across internal and external audiences.

The role requires managing press releases, media inquiries, events and social media, with responsibilities during breaking news and proactive outreach. Hybrid work in Baltimore area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Eight years of related experience in journalism, media relations or communications, with demonstrated success in media placement.
• Proficiency with Meltwater or other media relations management software.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related education may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external media relations efforts ensuring clear, timely messaging for Johns Hopkins community and journalists/external stakeholders.
• Work with local, regional and national media outlets proactively and in breaking news scenarios.
• Draft press releases and other written communications materials.
• Develop internal communications strategies to inform Johns Hopkins community about initiatives, policies, and priorities.
• Develop media strategies to reach key external stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Facilitate outreach to local, regional and national media through press releases, conferences, events, social media and other channels.
• Develop and execute strategies for proactive media outreach to build relationships with journalists.
• Serve as an institutional spokesperson during events, including crisis communications events.
• Develop nimble strategies for communicating messages during breaking news to meet stakeholder information needs.
• Handle media queries with speed, professionalism and accuracy, including possible night/weekend duties.
• Guide and support leadership with internal/external communications and media strategies and matters related to issues response and programming.
• Monitor, measure, and gauge the most effective communication channels for internal communications and media messaging.
• Incorporate leading-edge communication strategies and technology to engage content consumers.
• Continually seek information on trends and best practices in internal and external communication.
• Manage the online presence of the assigned area, including website content and social media accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• External strategic communications for impact.
• Editorial calendar.
• Frontline reporting.
• Media preparations.

Skills

Crisis Communication

Media Event Planning

Media Monitoring

Media Planning

Media Relations

Media Strategy

Project Planning

Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Meltwater

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Media Relations Specialist III to lead public information efforts with strong writing, news and communications skills. You will coordinate with the Office of Communications to ensure consistent external messaging and credibility across internal and external audiences.

The role requires managing press releases, media inquiries, events and social media, with responsibilities during breaking news and proactive outreach. Hybrid work in Baltimore area is expected.