Manager, Media Relations, Harvard College
HybridCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead day-to-day media relations activities for Harvard College by developing proactive strategies, executing outreach plans, and managing relationships with journalists and media outlets. Identify and promote compelling stories showcasing College achievements while coordinating interviews, background briefings, and integrated communications efforts. Partner with administrators to identify newsworthy stories, prepare briefing materials, and support leadership during interviews and public appearances. Monitor media coverage, analyze campaign performance, and prepare reports to inform future planning. Manage inquiries and coordinate timely responses during emerging issues and breaking news.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in media relations, communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field
- Experience working independently with external media and journalists; serving as a spokesperson or media representative
- Experience managing communications projects or campaigns within a complex organization
- Analytical skills and experience tracking and evaluating media performance metrics
- Excellent writing, editing, and message development skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience working across multiple media channels and communications platforms
- Sound judgment and responsiveness in time-sensitive situations
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams while independently driving projects forward
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- This position works on-campus a minimum of 3 days per week with additional days as needed
- Evening and weekend work will be required, on occasion, to support media opportunities, events, emerging issues, or breaking news
- Availability to respond to urgent media inquiries and communications needs outside of standard business hours when necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in higher education, academic, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organizations is a plus
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