Cultivate and maintain media contacts and databases.
Compile weekly media mentions and distribute newsletters.
Support faculty in editing bylines and op-eds.
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement.
Opportunity to work with a prestigious institution.
Engagement with faculty and media professionals.
Participation in crisis communications team.
Access to professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Title of Position Assistant Director, Media Relations
Position Number A09165
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Marketing and Communications
Campus Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Media Relations, Deputy University Spokesperson, the Assistant Director, Media Relations works to elevate Fordham's reputation by responding to media inquiries in a timely manner. The role also identifies newsworthy events, research, and features, and proactively pitches to appropriate media outlets.
Essential Functions
Assists the Director with implementing the University communications plan through a comprehensive media relations program to enhance worldwide institutional recognition.
Promotes and pitches Fordham's good news to national, local, and international news media.
Writes and edits copy for news releases as well as Fordham's internal and external publications.
Develops and writes news stories highlighting faculty expertise on timely topics involving research, business, and the liberal arts and sciences.
Identifies and cultivates targeted media contacts. Contributes to and maintains media contact and faculty experts' databases.
Compiles a list of weekly media mentions and disseminates a weekly newsletter to a targeted constituency.
Supports faculty members in editing byliners and op-eds.
Helps update faculty experts' web pages and web listings of the University President's media placements.
Works with Social Media Manager to promote placements and expand social outreach to media.
Attends University events and facilitates media access to campus events and facilities.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Works in conjunction with outside PR firm as needed.
Participates as a member of the crisis communications team requiring on-call emergency status.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 3 years of media relations experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated media placement ability.
Strong news writing and pitching skills.
Working knowledge of MAC platform and the Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using media-monitoring software.
Experience with WordPress.
Minimum Starting Salary $75,000
Maximum Starting Salary $88,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
