Strategic Communications Manager - Media & Storytelling

Touro College & University System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro College & University System is seeking a Communications Manager to support strategic communications, media relations and content development across TCOP, TouroCOM and GSSW. You will work closely with the Executive Director for Communications and Marketing, and partner with deans, faculty and external media to advance visibility and reputation.

The role involves researching, writing, editing, publishing stories, and coordinating content for university websites, newsletters and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, journalism, public relations, English, marketing or related field; master's preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or higher education communications.
• Experience developing media relationships and securing earned media coverage.
• Experience writing for web, print, news and social media; CMS and social media familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Identify and pursue media opportunities for experts and institutional achievements.
• Research, write, edit and publish stories highlighting faculty, students and programs.
• Collaborate with deans, directors and staff to generate newsworthy ideas.
• Create content for websites, newsletters, reports and publications.
• Coordinate media release permissions and photography consent processes.
• Attend events to identify content and media opportunities.
• Ensure content aligns with branding and strategic communications goals.

Skills

Media relations

Content writing

Public relations

Social media

CMS usage

Microsoft Office

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing or related field

Master's degree preferred

Certificates in AI for PR, digital marketing

Tools

Content management systems

Social media platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Touro College & University System is seeking a Communications Manager to support strategic communications, media relations and content development across TCOP, TouroCOM and GSSW. You will work closely with the Executive Director for Communications and Marketing, and partner with deans, faculty and external media to advance visibility and reputation.

The role involves researching, writing, editing, publishing stories, and coordinating content for university websites, newsletters and external