Senior Communications & Media Manager
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, United States
Senior Communications & Media Manager, Media Lab
Will actively seek out and pitch compelling stories, build strategic media relationships, lead key communications initiatives, and support the Director in leading the team.
Responsibilities
Media Relations and Outreach: Proactively identify and pitch compelling stories about research, innovations, events, and achievements to journalists and media outlets; build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, and producers at top-tier media outlets, trade publications, and broadcast media; research and target new media outlets and journalists to expand the Lab’s reach; draft press releases, media advisories, and pitch materials that capture attention and generate coverage.
Communications Strategy and Implementation: With the Director, translate the Lab’s communications strategy across digital, social, and print platforms; manage strategic initiatives from conception through implementation.
Content Development and Editorial Management: Consult on and edit a wide range of communications materials including news stories, web content, blog posts, social media content, newsletters, and presentations; contribute to maintenance of the website in collaboration with technical staff.
Team Leadership and Operations: Supervise 1–2 staff members, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development.
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Responsibilities
Media Relations and Outreach: Proactively identify and pitch compelling stories about research, innovations, events, and achievements to journalists and media outlets; build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, and producers at top-tier media outlets, trade publications, and broadcast media; research and target new media outlets and journalists to expand the Lab’s reach; draft press releases, media advisories, and pitch materials that capture attention and generate coverage.
Communications Strategy and Implementation: With the Director, translate the Lab’s communications strategy across digital, social, and print platforms; manage strategic initiatives from conception through implementation.
Content Development and Editorial Management: Consult on and edit a wide range of communications materials including news stories, web content, blog posts, social media content, newsletters, and presentations; contribute to maintenance of the website in collaboration with technical staff.
Team Leadership and Operations: Supervise 1–2 staff members, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development.
More Information The full job description is available here.
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