Media Relations Assistant
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, United States
MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANT , Institute Office of Communications
Responsibilities
Provide overall support to the Media Relations department, including scheduling and administrative tasks;
Manage a comprehensive database of news coverage, journalist contacts and interactions, and press distributions for media relations;
Field general media inquiries, as needed;
Coordinate with researchers, reporters, podcasters, and/or content creators to arrange interviews and answer questions;
Summarize daily news coverage, proofread, and post to the MIT News website;
Provide support for campus events with media presence and supervise media attending these events;
Produce media coverage reports with analysis for senior staff of breaking news and major developments;
Assist with select writing projects such as press releases, briefing documents, monthly analytics reports, and content for MIT News and social channels;
Conduct regular news scans and flag relevant opportunities for media or social engagement;
Serve as a backup to the Daily Clips Assistant, who compiles a daily newsletter featuring coverage of MIT from the past 24 hours.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of experience working in media relations/public relations or media in general;
Demonstrated ability to work with the media;
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills;
Strong attention to detail;
Effective analytical and critical thinking skills;
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with complex database management (i.e., Meltwater, Muck Rack) and reporting;
Experience with web content production (writing and posting);
Bachelor's degree.
This is a hybrid position, with on‑campus/in‑office days required each week.
4/15/2026
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Responsibilities
Provide overall support to the Media Relations department, including scheduling and administrative tasks;
Manage a comprehensive database of news coverage, journalist contacts and interactions, and press distributions for media relations;
Field general media inquiries, as needed;
Coordinate with researchers, reporters, podcasters, and/or content creators to arrange interviews and answer questions;
Summarize daily news coverage, proofread, and post to the MIT News website;
Provide support for campus events with media presence and supervise media attending these events;
Produce media coverage reports with analysis for senior staff of breaking news and major developments;
Assist with select writing projects such as press releases, briefing documents, monthly analytics reports, and content for MIT News and social channels;
Conduct regular news scans and flag relevant opportunities for media or social engagement;
Serve as a backup to the Daily Clips Assistant, who compiles a daily newsletter featuring coverage of MIT from the past 24 hours.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of experience working in media relations/public relations or media in general;
Demonstrated ability to work with the media;
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills;
Strong attention to detail;
Effective analytical and critical thinking skills;
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with complex database management (i.e., Meltwater, Muck Rack) and reporting;
Experience with web content production (writing and posting);
Bachelor's degree.
This is a hybrid position, with on‑campus/in‑office days required each week.
4/15/2026
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