Strategic Media Relations Manager

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard College seeks a Manager, Media Relations to lead day-to-day media relations, shape proactive strategies, and manage relationships with journalists. You will partner with College leaders to identify newsworthy stories and coordinate interviews, briefings, and media engagements.

The role requires independent work, multi-tasking, and rapid response during breaking news. This on-campus position, with some duties performed outside Harvard locations, offers opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of progressive experience in media relations, communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day media relations activities for Harvard College.
• Develop proactive media strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
• Coordinate media engagements, interviews, and background briefings.
• Support leadership preparation for interviews and public appearances.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze campaign performance.
• Provide strategic communications support to stakeholders across the College.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harvard College seeks a Manager, Media Relations to lead day-to-day media relations, shape proactive strategies, and manage relationships with journalists. You will partner with College leaders to identify newsworthy stories and coordinate interviews, briefings, and media engagements.

The role requires independent work, multi-tasking, and rapid response during breaking news. This on-campus position, with some duties performed outside Harvard locations, offers opportunities to influence