Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive earned media strategies that advance the University’s institutional priorities, academic strengths, research and reputation.
• Develop, write, edit and distribute news and information regarding the University to the media; proactively drive positive local, regional and national coverage.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the media, pitching and collaborating on story ideas, answering inquiries and coordinating interviews.
• Interact with institutional faculty, staff and students to cultivate story ideas; consult with faculty to promote strategic areas of expertise; assist with interview preparation.
• Monitor relevant regional and national trends; identify and develop newsworthy content, media placements and timely stories for amplification through owned channels.
• Monitor news coverage and track media placements; use media monitoring and analytics tools to assess performance and inform strategy.
• Assist with online news content and internal e-newsletter; help maintain Web pages; assist with internal communications; write stories for University publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in public relations/communications/journalism

Preferred

• Experience in a communications or PR agency setting, higher education communications and/or in a complex organization, with demonstrated success in securing coverage with national and regional media
• Understanding of how earned media, storytelling and reputation management support enrollment and institutional priorities
• Strong writing and editing skills

Benefits

• Saint Louis University offers a robust benefits package, such as tuition remission benefits for full-time employees and their dependents, comprehensive health coverage, generous retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, employees enjoy an inclusive community, wellness programs, and various discounts, all reflecting the university’s commitment to their well-being and success.