Storytelling & Media Relations Strategist — Indianapolis

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in Indianapolis seeks a Media Relations Specialist to advance strategic storytelling and media engagement for faculty, researchers, and academic initiatives. This hybrid role partners with the Office of Communications and Purdue Brand Studio to develop media plans and secure earned media in the Indianapolis area.

Responsibilities include writing high-priority news releases and features, cultivating relationships with city and statewide outlets, and supporting media events that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Two years of writing, editing or communications experience.
• Proficiency in AP style and strong storytelling abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience in media relations within higher education or large organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic media plans and publish high-priority news releases and feature stories.
• Cultivate relationships with city and statewide media to secure earned media placements.
• Identify story opportunities working with Purdue leadership and campus communicators.
• Support media events that showcase Purdue’s teaching, research, and innovation in Indianapolis.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

AP Style

Project management

Collaboration

Media relations

Microsoft Office

Video production

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video production

Video editing

Job description

Purdue University in Indianapolis seeks a Media Relations Specialist to advance strategic storytelling and media engagement for faculty, researchers, and academic initiatives. This hybrid role partners with the Office of Communications and Purdue Brand Studio to develop media plans and secure earned media in the Indianapolis area.

Responsibilities include writing high-priority news releases and features, cultivating relationships with city and statewide outlets, and supporting media events that