Media Relations Manager
Marketing and Communications
Date: May 18, 2024
Position Available: Media Relations Manager
Position Reports to: Director, Communications and Creative Services
Department: Marketing and Communications
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some off-hours and weekends required, as needed
POSITION SUMMARY
The Media Relations Manager enhances the image of Franciscan University by communicating its achievements, programs, and perspectives; writes news releases, speeches, op-eds, media statements; responds to media queries, proposes story ideas to reporters, organizes press conferences, escorts media on campus, and serves as University spokesperson. The MR Manager develops and implements crisis communication strategies and responses. In addition, the MR Manager serves as assistant editor for the news section of Franciscan Magazine and periodically writes feature stories for the magazine.
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