Media Relations Specialist

Company: Texas Tech University
Location: El Paso
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

Position Description

• Maintains communication with university representatives to develop and write newsletter articles, magazine articles, and other materials as needed. Other duties as assigned.
• Gathers information and writes news releases, newsletter articles, magazine articles, and other materials as needed.
• Assists with managing all TTUHSC El Paso social media messaging and posting.
• Works closely with various news media outlets to promote TTUHSC El Paso and maintains viable relationships with news media in print, radio, and TV.
• Assists with media requests, news conferences, media for special events and the development of media kits.
• Schedules photos and videos associated with news releases, newsletter articles, magazine articles, and other materials as needed.
• Reviews and distributes daily media coverage to campus.
  
  Major/Essential Functions
  
  Assistant in the planning and development of communication for information about programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder perceptions of the organization's accomplishments or agenda.
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field plus one (1) year related experience: OR
  • a combination of related education and/or experience to equal five (5) years.
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
    • Excellent Public Speaking Skills.
    • Knowledge in industry trends as they pertain to public relations, media relations, and social media.

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