Media Relations Assistant
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MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Parttime
Bridgewater College seeks a Media Relations Assistant in the Office of Marketing & Communications (OMC). This is a 32hourperweek temporary position from May through August 2025.
Reporting to the Editor and Media Relations Director the Media Relations Assistant will support the Colleges marketing and communication initiatives and be responsible for several shortterm administrative projects. The Media Relations Assistant will also write stories for the College news website and proof/copyedit stories press releases and other College communications. It is important that the Media Relations Assistant be a strong writer eager to learn new technology and comfortable communicating with faculty staff and the public.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate with College faculty and staff to update the Speakers Bureau and Faculty Experts listing on the College website using WordPress
- Write and distribute press releases about student awards academic achievements and graduation using Merit
- Monitor and track media coverage generated on behalf of the College using Critical Mention
- Compile and factcheck Class Notes and Memorials
- Research and write feature stories and profiles for the BC News website
- Copyedit and proof stories press releases and other College communications
- Communicate with College departments to research and compile a calendar of 202526 concerts theatre performances and other events
- Print and organize prior press releases for archiving with the Librarys Special Collections
- Other tasks as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Collegelevel coursework in communication studies public relations marketing journalism or related field
- Writing and editing skills and excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong timemanagement and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn new Media Relations tools including Critical Mention Merit Raisers Edge and WordPress
- Sense of humor and collegiality
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in communication studies public relations marketing journalism or related field
- Ability to copyedit and apply formatting and style guidelines (such as AP) to a variety of documents
- Experience using content management or database tools
- Track record of working independently and as part of a team
GENERAL INFORMATION:Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville Washington D.C. and Richmond Bridgewater is home to approximately 1400 fulltime students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors in addition to four graduate programs and 10 preprofessional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:bridgewater
APPLY: Please complete our online application.Include a cover letter resume two writing samples and the names and contact information (email and cell phone) of two references
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Bridgewater College an equal opportunity provider and employer is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin sex marital status disability religion age veteran status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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