Strategy & Engagement PR Specialist

Abundance Network; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a Strategy and Engagement Specialist (Public Relations Officer 2) to plan, coordinate and implement communication programs for a department or unit under senior management. Develop internal and external communications, web content, and collateral, and coordinate media relations.

The role emphasizes building relationships with journalists, policy influencers, and community leaders while supporting brand and reputation management for moderate complexity projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and comfort working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with journalists, producers, and institutional communications teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide public relations support for internal and external audiences.
• Plan and execute activities to support public relations objectives.
• Develop, edit and oversee written communications across channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Lead public relations activities of small to moderate complexity.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Writing & editing

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stanford University seeks a Strategy and Engagement Specialist (Public Relations Officer 2) to plan, coordinate and implement communication programs for a department or unit under senior management. Develop internal and external communications, web content, and collateral, and coordinate media relations.

The role emphasizes building relationships with journalists, policy influencers, and community leaders while supporting brand and reputation management for moderate complexity projects.