Media Relations Specialist

Campus LANGSTON
Contact Name & Email Human Resources, luhumanresources@langston.edu
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range $37,000 - $40,000
Commensurate with education and experience
About this Position The Media Relations Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the university and news media. This role is responsible for producing and distributing press releases and media advisories, cultivating media contacts, and helping to produce effective communications for Langston University students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and community stakeholders. This role supports strategic communications goals, fosters a positive public perception, and plays an integral role in crisis communication.
The Media Relations Specialist may alsoassistin the development and production ofonline newsstories, videos, podcasts,digitalmagazinesand social mediacontent.
The Media Relations Specialistis a member of the Office of Public Relations andserves university departments acrossfour locationsin the state of Oklahoma.The Media Relations Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Public Relations.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Three years of experience in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or public relations.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Strong verbal and written communication skills

Media Strategy and Planning

Media Engagement

Message Management

Media Training

Relationship Building

Content Creation and Collaboration

Reporting

AP Style

Preferred Qualifications Master's in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing
Five years of experience in broadcasting, journalism, communications or public relations

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Adobe Creative Suite

Meltwater

Crisis Communication

Creating content for digital andprint

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across campus departments

Applicants must have a proven track record in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications; experience in higher education is advantageous.

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