Major Administrative Unit: University Communications
Division: Media and Public Information
Job Title: Media and Public Information Communications Coordinator
Job Classification: Communications Manager I, APA 12
Reporting to the deputy spokesperson, the Media and Public Information Communications Coordinator supports University Communications and is responsible for researching, organizing, coordinating and analyzing the effectiveness of communications products, including press releases, statements, stories for web channels, speeches and talking points for complex and wide-ranging topics and issues. The position will work with all areas of University Communications, MSU’s network of communicators and various unit and department leaders to gather relevant and timely information to help coordinate communications to MSU’s various stakeholders.
Researches, produces, writes, shoots and/or edits visual content to be used in MSU’s online digital channels, social media channels, executive communications, national advertising and support media outreach.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in journalism, telecommunications, or public relations. One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations; composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media; and/or marketing, advertising, and creative service; and/or experience in a field related to area of employment; combination of education and experience.
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by July 25. The posting is No. 877606.
Applications must include:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Michigan State University is situated on a beautiful, park-like campus, close to major metropolitan centers, with outlying research facilities and natural areas and a proud land-grant heritage. The campus is located in East Lansing and adjacent to the capital city of Lansing, with a diverse population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The campus has nearly 5,500 faculty and academic staff, more than 6,300 support staff, and more than 50,000 students. MSU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to supporting and actively increasing diversity in all areas of campus. MSU is proactive in exploring opportunities for employment of dual-career couples, both inside and outside the university. Information about MSU’s dual-career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu.
Major Administrative Unit: University Communications
Division: Media and Public Information
Job Title: Public Relations Coordinator
Job Classification: Communications Manager I, APA 12
As a PR Coordinator on MSU’s public relations team, you will have a strong interest in learning and mastering a wide array of public relations strategies and tools used to promote MSU’s news, research and academic excellence.
The PR coordinator is a critical position that will be responsible for a variety of day-to-day activities, including but not limited to: website content management; news release distribution, analytics tagging and regular reporting; updating and maintaining MSU's expert database; and managing and shaping the social media strategy for the MSU News social media accounts.
Other routine but critical matters to be handled by the PR Coordinator include, but are not limited to, drafting and compiling media distribution lists; compiling media reports, maintaining images and captions for promotion; assisting with promotional events; fulfilling media, campus, and regional requests for materials or information; and undertaking research, writing, design and/or editing projects as needed. The mix of projects will be dictated by departmental needs, timelines and skillset.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to take on special projects as assigned, including but not limited to: mining for angles/research stories; pitching local, international, national and major regional media; drafting messages and media materials, shaping and adapting stories and content for distribution through various channels and working on integrated multichannel strategies.
The PR Coordinator position offers many opportunities for growth, including management of student interns to accomplish work, and the assignment of additional responsibilies as processes and tools are mastered.
MSU’s UComms department operates in a hybrid work environment.
PR process management
Monitoring, Tracking + Reporting
Social Media management and planning
Special projects as assigned (PR writing, research, pitching and strategy support)
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in journalism, telecommunications, or public relations; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or computer programming/technology; experience managing content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by May 16. The posting is No. 858170.
Applications must include:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Michigan State University is situated on a beautiful, park-like campus, close to major metropolitan centers, with outlying research facilities and natural areas and a proud land-grant heritage. The campus is located in East Lansing and adjacent to the capital city of Lansing, with a diverse population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The campus has nearly 5,500 faculty and academic staff, more than 6,300 support staff, and more than 50,000 students. MSU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to supporting and actively increasing diversity in all areas of campus. MSU is proactive in exploring opportunities for employment of dual-career couples, both inside and outside the university. Information about MSU’s dual-career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu.