PR & Content Specialist: Media Relations Storyteller

Belmont University; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a PR/Content Specialist to tell the Belmont story, with a focus on pitching and media relations across platforms. The role involves creating engaging content, building relationships with reporters, and supporting content marketing initiatives.

The position requires strong communication skills, proficiency with AP style, and experience in writing, editing, and SEO practices. It is a staff, full-time role within the Marketing & Communications department, with a

Qualifications

• Must have AP Style knowledge and strong writing/editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain media lists and reporter relationships to secure coverage.
• Craft high-quality written and multimedia stories highlighting university colleges, programs and people.
• Support reactive media inquiries and coordinate with spokespeople.
• Conduct keyword research and apply basic on-page SEO.
• Collaborate with departments to gather information for content and maintain records in the media monitoring system.
• Ensure content aligns with Belmont branding and style guidelines.

Skills

AP Style

Writing & editing

Media relations

SEO basics

Content strategy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Word

Excel

Blog software

CMS

SEO tools

Job description

Belmont University is seeking a PR/Content Specialist to tell the Belmont story, with a focus on pitching and media relations across platforms. The role involves creating engaging content, building relationships with reporters, and supporting content marketing initiatives.

The position requires strong communication skills, proficiency with AP style, and experience in writing, editing, and SEO practices. It is a staff, full-time role within the Marketing & Communications department, with a