Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy and execution of successful press engagement across domestic and global media markets.
• Manage media relations across top-tier news organizations.
• Manage the development of complex stories from idea to high-profile earned placements.
• Build and maintain relationships with the press.
• Oversee a team of talented media relations professionals with responsibilities to manage incoming and proactive opportunities in media markets around the world, particularly in strategic locations within Northeastern’s global university system of 14 campuses.
• Be familiar with leveraging AI-powered tools— including media monitoring platforms, automated insight generation, and data analytics—to identify trends, surface story opportunities, and sharpen the university’s earned media strategy.
• Communicate complex ideas to various audiences, particularly to members of the press and university leaders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across divisions and locations; works closely with the External Affairs team’s senior leaders.
• Base on the Boston campus and fully in-person; after-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in working with the press across top-tier publications.
• Experience working in fast-paced and strategic communications operations that prioritizes earned press.
• Experience in managing people in a fast-paced and goal-oriented organization.
• Strong track record in working with reporters and managing complex stories that are on message and promote the organization through top-tier earned placements targeting key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI-powered media monitoring, analytics, and content tools, and a demonstrated ability to integrate these into daily workflow to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Superb command of facts and data.
• The ability to stay calm and focused in a crisis situation.
• Energetic, positive attitude.
• Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.