Florida International University · 8 hours ago
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with a focus on student success and community engagement. The Sr. Media Relations Specialist is responsible for coordinating press releases, developing media placement strategies, and supervising the Media Relations team to enhance the university's public image and disseminate research news effectively.
EducationHigher EducationPublic RelationsUniversities
Responsibilities
Writes press releases, including cross unit news and stories of strategic significance for the university
Edits others content
Works with account managers and other colleagues on media placement strategies in accordance with division and university goals
Develops and maintains relationships with members of the news media, with an emphasis on specialty national media as part of the effort to disseminate FIU research news to a national audience
Supervises members of the Media Relations team, including interns, in the development and drafting of press releases and other content
Maintains frequent contact with academic and administrative offices throughout the university
Displays flexibility and sensitivity to establish and maintain necessary rapport with all levels of personnel and external constituencies
Handles confidential matters concerning the assigned unit, the untimely disclosure of which would be detrimental
Participates and contributes to the content and strategy of the university's emergency communication plan and may be expected to report to work after hours or when the university is closed
Works with the Marketing and News and Communications team on production of multimedia content
Leads the Media Relations team social media strategy, with the guidance of the Sr. Director for Media Relations, and coordinates messaging with digital and social media managers
Leads in the drafting of social media content related to research, including Conversation pieces
Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing
The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator
Works with local, national, and international media relation outlets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Strong writing skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work well under deadline pressure
Knowledge of AP style
Previous experience working in media relations or communications for a large university, healthcare system, or similarly complex organization
Demonstrated experience working directly with videographers, photographers, and creative teams to augment the visual and multimedia impact of a story
Spanish language skills (writing and editing)
Experience working well under pressure and managing multiple competing deadlines effectively
Benefits
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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