Michigan State University · 1 day ago
Communications Manager I
Flint, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMichigan State University is seeking a Communications Manager I for the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. The role involves managing public relations and media outreach for the Rx Kids program, aimed at improving health outcomes for Flint children through effective communication strategies.
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Responsibilities
Plan, create, produce, and release materials for online communications, media, and publications in order to inform the public of key Rx Kids impact, findings, and and events
Build and manage relationships with local and national media outlets
Coordinate and schedule media interviews with program spokespeople
Draft compelling media advisories, press releases, and other outreach materials
Maintain and regularly update targeted media contact lists
Serves as a liaison with University Communications and Marketing to share Rx Kids related content
Cultivate strategic media partnerships to elevate program visibility
Plan, organize, and attend press events and media briefings
Prepare and coach participating mothers for media interviews
Lead media training sessions tailored for program participants
Ensure timely updates of press-related content on the organization’s website
Contribute to the development and distribution of the Rx Kids newsletter
Provide regular communications updates to key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and decision-makers
Maintain and update files including statistical reports, clippings and measurements of media engagement
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services
Experience managing content for social media channels
Graphic design
Word processing
Desktop publishing
Web design
Presentation
Spreadsheet and/or database software
Public presentation
Radio production
Computer programming/technology
Preferred
Three–five years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, media outreach, or communications strategy, demonstrated success in both Michigan-based outlets and national media markets
Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with Michigan media outlets (local newspapers, broadcast stations, regional publications) and national media organizations (major news networks, national health and policy reporters)
Experience drafting and pitching press releases, advisories, op-eds, and feature stories to diverse media audiences
Ability to plan and execute press conferences, briefings, and public events that attract both local and national coverage
Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling messages for public audiences and decision makers
Ability to manage media contact databases, tracking systems, and reporting tools to measure engagement and impact
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across print, digital, and broadcast formats
Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills across academic, community, nonprofit, and governmental partners
Familiarity with state legislative processes and ability to work with bipartisan leaders, as key stakeholders in this public-private partnership
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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