Associate Director Of Media Relations

American University

Washington, DC, US
$100,000.00 annually; not specified; not specified...
Hybrid
Proactive communications strategies
Develop and foster media relationships
Manage media inquiries
The Associate Director of Media Relations is responsible for creating and implementing proactive communications strategies to support and promote the university’s institutional and reputational goals/priorities/initiatives, faculty research and expertise, and school/college programs and events to internal and external audiences

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director of Media Relations is responsible for creating and implementing proactive communications strategies to support and promote the university’s institutional and reputational goals/priorities/initiatives, faculty research and expertise, and school/college programs and events to internal and external audiences.
  • Develop and implement public relations strategies that support the university’s strategic plan and key priorities, advance key themes and messages, and demonstrate university leadership in priority areas.
  • AU offers a competitive benefits package.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director of Media Relations is responsible for creating and implementing proactive communications strategies to support and promote the university’s institutional and reputational goals/priorities/initiatives, faculty research and expertise, and school/college programs and events to internal and external audiences.

Salary

$100,000.00 annually; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • proactive communications strategies
  • develop and foster media relationships
  • manage media inquiries
  • position university in media
  • produce communications materials
  • utilize social media strategies

Nice-to-have

  • storytelling expertise
  • issues management and crisis communications
  • leverage storytelling expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8 - 10 years of relevant experience
  • Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
  • Periodic weekend/evening on-call responsibilities

Work Rights

Not specified

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