Director, Media Relations

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Employer: University of Texas Systems

City: Austin

Position Description:

The Director of Media Relations is responsible for developing and executing strategic media and public relations efforts aligned with the objectives and mission of the UT System by effectively and consistently managing proactive and responsive media-related communications.

• Serve as a spokesperson and contact for media outlets, working to develop responses to timely, media inquiries.
• Proactively generate, develop and pitch relevant topics on a consistent basis to state, national and trade media.
• Consistently cultivate and strengthen working relationships with local, state and national media organizations.
• Prepare a variety of written content, including official statements, news releases, briefings, and media pitches and manage communications vetting and approval processes.
• Work with communications professionals across the UT institutions to engage in strategic consultation and counsel on media matters when warranted, while keeping them informed on issues of importance on a timely basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of senior professional experience in a public relations agency providing media counsel and services to higher education, or ten years in a senior-level corporate communications post or related field.

Preferred:

• Prior senior professional/media relations higher education, health or nonprofit sector.
• An existing network of media contacts, preferably in higher education, both nationally and in Texas.
• Master’s degree in related field.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5501573