Senior Communications Coordinator - Media Strategy & Outreach

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition benefits for employee and/or

Job summary

Northwestern University, located in Evanston, IL, seeks a Senior Communications Coordinator to execute media strategy and support a broad set of communications activities across Kellogg’s Integrated Marketing and Communications team.

The role involves shaping media strategy, conducting competitor research, and cultivating relationships with reporters, while contributing to reporting on external communications goals and developing communications materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years' experience in an entry-level communications or public relations role involving media relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills and detailed attention to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Promote Kellogg's reputation through proactive and reactive media relations.
• Partner with faculty to create visibility for research and insights.
• Support media visibility strategies for the dean.
• Lead research to inform media inquiries and reporter relationships.
• Manage intern team workload and mentorship.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Strong writing and editing

Excellent communication

Media relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Northwestern University, located in Evanston, IL, seeks a Senior Communications Coordinator to execute media strategy and support a broad set of communications activities across Kellogg’s Integrated Marketing and Communications team.

The role involves shaping media strategy, conducting competitor research, and cultivating relationships with reporters, while contributing to reporting on external communications goals and developing communications materials.