Storytelling & Media Relations Specialist

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement pension plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota seeks a Communications Specialist to tell the university’s stories across long-form content, social media, and press materials. The role oversees internal and external communications, newsroom platforms, and issue management, partnering with the senior director of communications to elevate the university’s image.

The position blends strategic project management with hands-on writing, posting and distribution, ensuring consistent tone and messaging across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field is required.
• Three to five years related experience.
• Long- and short-form story writing experience.
• Knowledge of AP style is preferred.
• Public and media relations experience preferred; open to development.
• Understanding of marketing principles a plus.
• Experience with employee/internal communications and newsletters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and write content including interviewing students, alumni, faculty, staff and external subjects.
• Create and execute communications plans considering messaging, channels, audiences, and metrics.
• Edit, amend or develop content for use across multiple channels including long- and short-form content.
• Maintain the editorial calendar and support internal and external communications platforms.
• Support the senior director in media relations and PR; build relationships with reporters and media contacts in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Winona.
• Prepare proactive public relations statements and work on issues mitigation as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Communication planning

Content writing

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/communications/journalism

Job description

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota seeks a Communications Specialist to tell the university’s stories across long-form content, social media, and press materials. The role oversees internal and external communications, newsroom platforms, and issue management, partnering with the senior director of communications to elevate the university’s image.

The position blends strategic project management with hands-on writing, posting and distribution, ensuring consistent tone and messaging across