ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS, Marketing & Communications, Strategic Comm

Tracking Code9664 Job Description

BU's award-winning Marketing & Communications team is looking to add a savvy public relations team member with a demonstrated network of media contacts, a passion for integrated campaigns and strong interest in science and research promotion. The Assistant Director, Public Relations will execute public relations campaigns across traditional and digital media, targeting key outlets and influencers, to promote Boston University research, science, discoveries, and faculty expertise. Under the direction of with team leadership, this role will reach out to faculty experts, uncover stories throughout the University for promotional opportunities and craft promotional plans and efforts for research promotion brought forth from campus researchers and stakeholders. The role will collaborate on BUs Strategic Communications Series, in partnership with the Office of Research, that offers best practices to BU faculty and staff for communicating science and research in effective, compelling, and accessible ways. Additionally, this position will develop and offer promotional best practices via documentation, presentations and consultation sessions. The Assistant Director of Public Relations will collaborate across multiple teams, including the Office of Research, Federal Relations, Marketing and Communications and BUs Schools and Colleges.

Required Skills

B.A./B.S. or equivalent in communications, marketing, journalism or related field(s). 3-5 years experience including agency or in-house communications and media specialist roles, journalism, public affairs and/or research roles. Experience working with the media, successfully pitching and securing stories and op-ed placements. Background in higher education, science and/or research communication, or agency setting. Experience working with professors, researchers and scientists a plus. Experience in integrated traditional and social media public relations campaigns and with data and presentations to extract actionable insights. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successfully working with the media, prioritizing projects that align with strategic areas of importance and executing promotional plans with specific goals and measurable results. Additionally, they will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, responsiveness to leadership and stakeholders, and the ability to critically evaluate information, assessing news value.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location BOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular