Office of Human Resources and Risk Management

Assistant Director of Media Relations

Susquehanna University has an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent communications, writing and editing skills, as well as sound news judgment. The assistant director of media relations, reporting to the assistant vice president for communications, will be responsible for media relations and assisting with the writing and editing of institutional print and electronic publications.

Specific media relations responsibilities include developing media pitches that support the strategic and reputation goals of the institution; ensuring the Web site contains current information on media placements, events and press releases; cultivating faculty and key staff to uncover story ideas; and interacting with local, regional and national news media as well as internal staff. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ experience in journalism, media relations or related field; proficiency in use of AP style; excellent and timely writing and editing skills; outstanding organization skills; and proven ability to recognize and place newsworthy stories.

Please send a letter of interest and current resume to:

Gerald Cohen
Assistant Vice President for Communications
Susquehanna University
514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove , PA 17870  

Review of resumes will begin immediately. Additional information about this position and the university can be found at http://www.susqu.edu/human_resources/employment.htm

Susquehanna is a selective, national liberal arts college that prepares students for achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world. Its 2,000 undergraduates come from 30 states and 12 countries to Susquehanna’s scenic Susquehanna River Valley campus in Selinsgrove, Pa., for excellent academics, mentoring and experiential learning. The university, located 50 miles north of Harrisburg, is a three-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Susquehanna University is committed to creating a more diverse community. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Susquehanna University is an EO/AA employer.