Storyteller & Media Relations Strategist

Furman University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University is seeking a Writer & Media Relations Specialist to craft news content, feature stories and campus narratives across print, web and social channels.

You will manage media inquiries, draft statements, and build trusted relationships with reporters while maintaining Furman’s editorial voice and AP style. Collaboration with faculty and staff across University Marketing & Communications is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably in journalism or higher education.
• Proven expertise in AP style, feature writing and news writing.
• Experience providing media relations support under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit news content, feature stories, profiles and institutional narratives.
• Provide daily media relations support, draft statements and talking points.
• Interact with reporters; respond to inquiries and coordinate interview requests.
• Adapt stories for print, web, social, video scripts and advertising.

Skills

News writing

Editing

AP style

Media relations

Interviewing

Editorial strategy

Storytelling

Deadline management

Collaboration

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications or related field

Job description

Furman University is seeking a Writer & Media Relations Specialist to craft news content, feature stories and campus narratives across print, web and social channels.

You will manage media inquiries, draft statements, and build trusted relationships with reporters while maintaining Furman’s editorial voice and AP style. Collaboration with faculty and staff across University Marketing & Communications is essential.