Senior Media & Communications Coordinator (Remote-friendly)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid medical/sick and parental leave

Tuition benefits for employee and/or

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for

Generous retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kellogg Communications at Northwestern University seeks a senior communications coordinator to execute media strategy and support a broad range of communications activities across the Integrated Marketing and Communications team.

You will work with media colleagues to shape strategy, conduct competitive research, build relationships with reporters, and help measure external communications goals. The role offers exposure to diverse strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 1–3 years in entry-level communications or public relations with media relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational and project-management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AP style.
• Understanding of social media.

Responsibilities

• Promote Kellogg’s reputation through proactive and reactive media relations.
• Partner with faculty to create visibility platforms for research and insights.
• Support media visibility strategies for the dean.
• Lead research for media inquiries and reporter relationships.
• Amplify media coverage across channels with IMC colleagues.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

Organization & project management

Communication skills (one-to-one & in小

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Kellogg Communications at Northwestern University seeks a senior communications coordinator to execute media strategy and support a broad range of communications activities across the Integrated Marketing and Communications team.

You will work with media colleagues to shape strategy, conduct competitive research, build relationships with reporters, and help measure external communications goals. The role offers exposure to diverse strategic initiatives across the organization.