Responsibilities

• oversee the strategy and execution of successful press engagement across domestic and global media markets
• oversee a team of talented media relations professionals
• manage incoming and proactive opportunities in media markets around the world, particularly in strategic locations within Northeastern’s global university system of 14 campuses
• familiar with leveraging AI-powered tools to identify trends, surface story opportunities, and sharpen the university’s earned media strategy
• must be a great communicator, versatile, curious and creative thinker, superb and succinct writer, manager of projects and people, and a voracious consumer of news
• communicate complex ideas to various audiences, particularly to members of the press and university leaders
• collaborate with colleagues across divisions and locations
• crisis communications experience

Requirements

• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in working with the press across top-tier publications, including those not based in the US.
• 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

• Northeastern University has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes 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.