Public Relations Manager

SNHU Careers

Public Relations Manager enhancing Southern New Hampshire University's reputation through proactive media engagement, strategic storytelling, and public relations support. Handling inquiries, drafting press materials, and monitoring media coverage.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,283 - $102,872 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft press releases, media advisories, and statements that reflect the university's strategic priorities and mission.
Pitch story ideas to local, regional, and trade media.
Manage media lists, track beat reporters and keywords, and cultivate press relationships.
Respond to routine media inquiries and coordinate interviews and media requests.
Identify storytelling opportunities and develop written content including features, profiles, and news stories that elevate the university's reputation.
Support crisis communications by drafting holding statements, FAQs, and updates; monitor coverage and sentiment.
Track and compile daily media coverage; prepare reports and briefings for leadership.
Conduct research to support messaging, media outreach, and reputation insights.
Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment on messaging and timing of external communications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, journalism, or communications.
Bachelor's degree
Equivalent of experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
Strong news judgement, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Experience pitching media and securing earned coverage.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, agency, news, or similar fast-paced environment preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Parental leave
Mental health and wellbeing resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingstorytellingmedia relationspublic relationsjournalismmedia pitchingcrisis communicationsresearchreporting

Soft Skills

news judgementcommunicationproject managementtime managementrelationship buildingcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailcreativityproblem solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree