Assistant Director of Media Relations

Athens, GA (On-site)

$76K/yr – $86K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Lead the Media Relations team to craft and supervise communications, manage media requests, and coordinate with campus partners on high‑impact storytelling.

Direct editorial oversight, newsroom training, and consistency with brand standards
Serve as spokesperson during crises and in absence of senior leadership

Job Description

Responsibilities

Supervises the Media Relations staff and assists with duties as necessary, including news distribution, news monitoring, reporting, overseeing distribution lists and necessary trainings. Serves as a member of the media communications leadership.
Produces, writes, and edits a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, and feature stories. Ensures all content is clear, accurate, and aligned with institutional messaging, brand standards, and AP style. Provides editorial oversight and guidance to staff, maintaining consistency and quality across all media communications. Serves as a backup to the managing editor for email newsletters, editorial calendar planning, and news site curation.
Coordinates and responds to requests from the news media for information and interviews, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic communication. Contributes to issues management, crisis communications, and emergency communications as needed. Oversee Media Relations team operations in the absence of the Senior Director, providing leadership and continuity of service while serving as spokesperson as needed.
Collaborates with campus partners, including academic units, research offices, and administrative leadership, to identify, develop, and elevate newsworthy stories. Provides consultation and guidance on messaging, media strategy, and best practices for external communications.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Five (5) or more years of related professional experience.
Experience working in higher education or a complex organizational environment.
Experience supporting executive or senior leadership communications.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Preferred

Five (5) or more years of related professional experience.
Experience working in higher education or a complex organizational environment.
Experience supporting executive or senior leadership communications.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible
TRS or ORP retirement plan

FAMU National Alumni Association

The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association (FAMU NAA), a non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida, was established to serve its alumni and the University, to actively promote the interest of Florida A&M University as an institution of higher learning, research and public service, to focus on the educational needs of all Americans to support cultural diversity and equal access to a quality education at Florida A&M University. The NAA works to stimulate interest in the University among students, former students, graduates, family and friends of FAMU, corporate partners, and others while providing financial, moral and political support.

Tallahassee, Florida, USA

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