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Troy, NY
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2/27/25

 

Media Relations Manager

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Job Summary
The Media Relations Manager is one of RPI's chief storytellers with a proven skills in brand storytelling and strategic media relations. The media relations manager plays a critical function in raising consciousness of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an esteemed institution of academic excellence, groundbreaking research and global community influence and impact. The media relations manager will produce and disseminate significant and engaging stories that advance the Institute in top tier national consumer media outlets and scholarly publications, and across all Institute storytelling channels.

Responsibilities Include:
   » Partner with OCEC leadership abilities and university PR firm on PR strategy
   » Function as an inhouse journalist and write/develop stories to advance the reputation of RPI
   » Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with top tier media on behalf of RPI
   » Manage editorial calendar
   » Partner with OCEC leadership abilities, academic deans and center directors and department heads to identify and develop and pitch news stories
   » Develop media results reports
   » supervise media monitoring tools

Minimum Qualifications
   » Bachelor's Degree in journalism, mass communications, or public relations degree from a journalism program
   » Five (5) or more years of professional media relations practice 
candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
   » 2 years+ of practice working in a newsroom as a reporter is ideal
   » practice in higher education

Minimum expertise, Skills, and Abilities
   » Demonstrated sound editorial judgement
   » Must possess a passion for higher education and the intellectual capability to digest and create stories from complex STEM-related content
   » Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in AP writing style
   » capability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to the media and various other internal and external audiences
   » Possess a strong nose for news and impeccable writing talent
   » Comfort level interacting with members of the media and senior level officials

Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, evenings or weekends may be required on occasion.

TravelLocal travel between campus locations only

Driving
Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting income/Rate
Expected hiring range: $70,000 - $90,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .
 

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, discapability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

 
 
 

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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
Address: Troy, NY
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Post Date: 02/28/2025 / Viewed 28 times
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