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Assistant Director, Media Relations
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Position Number: 1169388
Location: Notre Dame, IN
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

University of Notre Dame

Assistant Director, Media Relations

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Assistant Director, Media Relations.

Applications will be accepted until 2/28/2018.

Reporting to the director of media relations, the assistant director of media relations is responsible for proactively identifying and writing strategic news and feature stories for Notre Dame news channels (News.nd.edu, ND.edu) and creating media pitches and press advisories for national, regional, international, local and campus media outlets which highlight the University's research, scholarship, creativity, Catholicism and service to society and the local community. This position will work with faculty, administrators, staff and students to promote the work of the Keough School of Global Affairs, Notre Dame International, the social sciences within the College of Arts and Letters and general University news and events. This position consults with campus communications professionals on news and media relations issues, and is responsible for coordinating news coverage. The assistant director will also create strategic communications plans to pitch and place stories that communicate the University's excellence, and will serve on the University's crisis communications team. This position will require limited amounts of travel, potentially internationally, along with occasional evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively discover, write, pitch and place Notre Dame stories in strategically targeted national, regional and international print, broadcast and online news media. Research publications, identify contacts and build relationships with writers, producers and reporters. Create and execute strategic pitch plans and measure results. Pitch faculty/administrator expertise and commentary for breaking news stories.
-Build relationships and work closely with faculty and campus communications professionals to identify themes and topics in support of the University's mission and create compelling content for distribution across multiple platforms.
-Provide reactive media relations support by fielding requests for faculty experts, coordinating interviews, arranging studio time and generally assisting news crews visiting campus.
-Provide general media relations support to department and University through activities such as content creation, event staffing, participation in social media and other promotional campaigns, speaking engagements, and miscellaneous customer service needs across campus. Serve as member of Notre Dame's crisis communications team.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English 5 to 6 years experience Excellent writer and storyteller with significant experience working in media relations and a proven track record of proactive story placement. Must possess strong editorial judgment, persuasive communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain solid relationships with faculty, journalists and University colleagues. Must be able to manage and complete multiple assignments at one time and proactively seek good stories. Must be proficient in social media with basic Web skills. Familiarity with Notre Dame and/or experience in a higher education setting is a plus. Through creative and comprehensive storytelling, the assistant director of media relations has the responsibility and opportunity to shape internal and external perceptions of Notre Dame. An enthusiasm for and understanding of the mission, history and ethos of Notre Dame is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S18134. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.