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Posted : Sunday, January 28, 2024 06:56 AM
Position Information:
The Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth invites applications for the position of Media Relations Specialist.
We seek candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, an ability and interest in preparing, promoting, and tracking media relations, an understanding of policy and economic implications, and an interest in the Challey Institute’s vision of identifying bottom up solutions aimed at expanding opportunity and flourishing.
Job Responsibilities: Advance local, state, and national media awareness of new and existing research Write and facilitate PR Newswire press releases Promote research and experts to local, state, and national broadcasts and podcasts Enhance event awareness and participation by connecting with local, state, and national media Monitor and track media relations Collaborate with researchers to engage in public writing to amplify their research and its implications Identify public writing and other opportunities (e.
g.
op-eds) and place them Train researchers in writing op-eds, interviewing, public speaking, and other media relations Help researchers develop personal media plans Translate technical economic concepts into content that is engaging and understandable to a broad public audience Work with researchers to make the tie between policies and economic outcomes clear to public audiences Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Economics Demonstrated written and oral communication skills Interest in advancing the vision and mission of the Challey Institute Demonstrated time management skills Experience with media relations for an academic research institute/center Proficiency in using MS Office Suite, web development, and other business software Demonstrated record of success in placing op-eds and other products in high-profile media outlets 5 years of experience in Media Relations Preferred Qualifications: 9+ years of experience in Media Relations Work Hours: Part-time – Hours Negotiable Position may be remote Advertised Salary: Based on Experience Applicant Materials: Required: Resume Cover Letter Three Professional References A short statement 1) describing the vision and mission of the Challey Institute in your own words, and 2) why this vision and mission is important to you.
Optional: List of recent high-profile media placements.
Benefits: NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire.
Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us: The Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth is a research, outreach, and student programming institute at North Dakota State University.
The Institute’s mission is to advance understanding in the areas of innovation, trade, institutions, and human potential to identify policies and solutions for the betterment of society.
We aim to identify bottom-up solutions and ways that the private sector can be unleashed to address important problems, increase economic opportunity, and promote human flourishing.
No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.
D.
C.
C.
§ 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement: North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.
hr@ndsu.
edu.
We seek candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, an ability and interest in preparing, promoting, and tracking media relations, an understanding of policy and economic implications, and an interest in the Challey Institute’s vision of identifying bottom up solutions aimed at expanding opportunity and flourishing.
Job Responsibilities: Advance local, state, and national media awareness of new and existing research Write and facilitate PR Newswire press releases Promote research and experts to local, state, and national broadcasts and podcasts Enhance event awareness and participation by connecting with local, state, and national media Monitor and track media relations Collaborate with researchers to engage in public writing to amplify their research and its implications Identify public writing and other opportunities (e.
g.
op-eds) and place them Train researchers in writing op-eds, interviewing, public speaking, and other media relations Help researchers develop personal media plans Translate technical economic concepts into content that is engaging and understandable to a broad public audience Work with researchers to make the tie between policies and economic outcomes clear to public audiences Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Economics Demonstrated written and oral communication skills Interest in advancing the vision and mission of the Challey Institute Demonstrated time management skills Experience with media relations for an academic research institute/center Proficiency in using MS Office Suite, web development, and other business software Demonstrated record of success in placing op-eds and other products in high-profile media outlets 5 years of experience in Media Relations Preferred Qualifications: 9+ years of experience in Media Relations Work Hours: Part-time – Hours Negotiable Position may be remote Advertised Salary: Based on Experience Applicant Materials: Required: Resume Cover Letter Three Professional References A short statement 1) describing the vision and mission of the Challey Institute in your own words, and 2) why this vision and mission is important to you.
Optional: List of recent high-profile media placements.
Benefits: NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire.
Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us: The Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth is a research, outreach, and student programming institute at North Dakota State University.
The Institute’s mission is to advance understanding in the areas of innovation, trade, institutions, and human potential to identify policies and solutions for the betterment of society.
We aim to identify bottom-up solutions and ways that the private sector can be unleashed to address important problems, increase economic opportunity, and promote human flourishing.
No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.
D.
C.
C.
§ 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement: North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.
hr@ndsu.
edu.
• Phone : (701) 231-8961
• Location : Fargo, ND
• Post ID: 9005393328
