Strategic PR & Engagement Specialist

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Strategy and Engagement Specialist (Public Relations Officer 2) to support communications for a department or institute, under senior management. The role covers internal and external communications, web content, and media relations, with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing programs.

The position requires at least five years in related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong writing/editing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, communications or marketing.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong judgment and professionalism when working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• Experience collaborating with journalists, producers, and institutional communications teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide PR support for internal and external university audiences.
• Plan and execute activities to support PR objectives.
• Develop and oversee written communications and digital content.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate media relations strategies for research teams.
• Prepare content for newsletters and digital distribution.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communications

Written communication

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Strategy and Engagement Specialist (Public Relations Officer 2) to support communications for a department or institute, under senior management. The role covers internal and external communications, web content, and media relations, with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing programs.

The position requires at least five years in related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong writing/editing skills.