Communications and Media Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication plans to support our venues, events, and community initiatives.
• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned events at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul RiverCentre, and Roy Wilkins Auditorium, coordinating interviews, credentials, press access, and onsite coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national media, promoters, and event organizers.
• Research timely story angles and pitch tailored ideas to television, radio, print, digital outlets, podcasts, newsletters, and community media.
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, talking points, and spokesperson briefing materials through established approval processes.
• Develop compelling content across digital platforms in collaboration with the marketing and communications team.
• Write website articles, email copy, social media content, and other materials that promote events and highlight venue initiatives, sustainability efforts, and community impact.
• Capture basic photography and produce short-form videos to support assigned stories, marketing campaigns, and campus events.
• Support radio and TV ad trafficking by coordinating asset delivery and station instructions.
• Apply brand standards and use audience insights and available analytics to improve content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in public relations, marketing, or content strategy.
• Experience in live entertainment, venues, hospitality, arts and culture, tourism, or community events; familiarity with Twin Cities media and audiences is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt a story for different audiences and outlets.
• Comfort using shared project tools, media databases, and basic digital publishing or analytics tools.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines while communicating progress and seeking direction when needed.
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative team player committed to providing exceptional service to colleagues, guests, and external partners.
• Passion for sustainability and alignment with organizational values.

Benefits

• Benefits offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and a robust PTO policy.