Media relations coordination to advance campus communications through materials, pitching, inquiries, monitoring, and cross-team collaboration.

• Write materials for the media (i.e., news releases, media alerts, pitches) and perform related duties, including gathering information; interviewing faculty, staff, and students, as needed; and following fact-checking and approval processes to prepare materials for distribution
• Assist or lead in finding compelling story ideas and coordinating with PR/media team to develop and proactively pitch local, regional, and national media
• Assist in responding to inbound media inquiries
• Monitor local, regional, and national media outlets and corresponding opportunities
• Update media lists and research appropriate contacts
• Support earned media reporting
• Assist with public relations, social media, and other marketing team duties to propel priority initiatives and campaigns forward
• Provide suggestions for social media content
• Coordinate/manage ad hoc projects, as assigned
• Share progress with External Communications staff on a regular basis

• Minimum Education: Student must be in good academic standing in a bachelor’s or graduate level program in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum Experience: Experience writing for media, publications or previous internships preferred. Media relations experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge - Skills - Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including precise, accurate writing.
• Knowledge - Skills - Abilities: Professional demeanor and excellent human relations/customer service skills.
• Knowledge - Skills - Abilities: Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and organize work assignments and meet deadlines
• Knowledge - Skills - Abilities: Ability to write in AP style.
• Knowledge - Skills - Abilities: Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge - Skills - Abilities: Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.