Director of University News and Media Relations

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ August 17th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of University News and Media Relations. The director leads the MSU News Service and manages the university's central news, media relations, and public information functions, advancing MSU's reputation with accurate storytelling and media engagement. They also provide editorial leadership, coordinate communications during emergencies, and offer media training and strategic communication advice across the campus.

Highlights

Lead the MSU News Service, supervising six staff members.
Manage production and distribution of news content including press releases, feature stories, and internal communications.
Advance the university’s reputation through journalistic storytelling and maintain strong relationships with local, state, regional, and national media.
Serve as a university spokesperson on delegated matters, coordinating closely with the Vice President for Communications.
Plan and coordinate media relations and public information during campus emergencies and incidents.
Provide media training and communications advice to university personnel.
Administer the News Service budget and oversee resources, including freelance contributors.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of experience in journalism, media relations, or strategic communications, with skills in writing, editing, supervision, and content management systems.
Preferred experience includes working in higher education communications, crisis communications, and serving as an organizational spokesperson.
Compensation is salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; position is benefits eligible.