Director of University News and Media Relations

🇺🇸 Bozeman, Montana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ August 20th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of University News and Media Relations. This role leads the MSU News Service and oversees the university's central news, media relations, and public information functions. The director manages storytelling efforts to enhance MSU's reputation, coordinates communications during emergencies, builds media relationships, provides editorial leadership, and advises university leaders on media strategy and public information.

Highlights

Leads MSU News Service and supervises six staff members.
Manages news content selection, writing, editing, and distribution across multiple platforms.
Coordinates media relations and serves as a university spokesperson on delegated matters.
Provides media training and crisis communication support during campus incidents.
Administers News Service budget and oversees freelance contributors.
Requires bachelor's degree and minimum seven years of progressive experience in journalism, media relations, or related fields.
Proficient with content management systems, email newsletter platforms, media databases, and monitoring tools.
Preferred experience includes higher education communications, crisis communications, and working with senior leaders and researchers.
Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Requires occasional availability outside normal business hours and submission of three published writing samples.