Director Media Relations

Connecticut College is conducting a national search for a Director of Media Relations. Working with the Vice President for Marketing and Communications, the Director of Media Relations will create, update and implement a comprehensive media strategy to enhance the institution's national reputation. The Director will serve as the point of contact for all media inquiries and will drive proactive media pitching and relationship-building activities with journalists, focusing on key national, international, regional, industry and niche media. The Director will be responsible for identifying, writing and pitching compelling content, repurposing content for the news site and other channels, media monitoring, tracking media placements, providing media training, persuading faculty, senior administrators and other campus newsmakers to participate in media opportunities, supporting crisis communications, meeting annual benchmarks and participating in regular planning meetings and collaborating with the Vice President and Division's other teams. The position also supports other duties as needed, such as institutional events. The compensation is competitive and is complimented by an excellent benefits package.