Michigan State University
Publicity Manager — Communications Manager I
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- Oversee publicity functions including catalog development, sales support, website and metadata management, and multi-channel communications.
- Manage social media presence, advertising, email marketing, and promotional material creation.
- Coordinate author and editor relations, events, award submissions, and supervise student employees.
- Support presence at academic conferences with booth operations, book launches, and networking.
- Proficiency in web and database management, Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
- Requires a four-year degree in Journalism, Telecommunications, Public Relations, or equivalent experience.
- One to three years of experience in public/media relations, marketing, advertising, graphic design, or related fields.
- Experience with content management for social media channels.
- Desirable experience includes academic library work, graphic design, database and webpage management.
- Position offers full-time employment with standard hours and requires occasional travel.
Publicity Manager — Communications Manager I Full Description
Working/Functional Title
Publicity Manager
Position Summary
Michigan State University Press seeks a Publicity Manager to oversee the promotion of its books and journals and to help shape the Press's public presence. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this fullâtime, hybrid role oversees a wide range of publicity functions, including catalog development, seasonal sales support, website and metadata management, and multiâchannel communications. The Publicity Manager plays a key role in ensuring that new and existing titles are accurately represented, strategically positioned, and effectively promoted across platforms.
The position manages the Pressâs social media presence, advertising efforts, and email marketing, while also coordinating the creation of promotional materials such as flyers, press releases, and digital campaigns. A central component of the role involves author and editor relations: guiding authors through the marketing process, coordinating events and award submissions, and supervising student employees who assist with reviews, endorsements, and outreach. The Publicity Manager also supports the Pressâs presence at academic conferences, assisting with booth operations, book launches, and networking with scholars and partners.
This role requires strong project management skills, strategic communication abilities, and experience in marketingâpreferably within academic publishing. The ideal candidate will bring proficiency in web and database management, familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to engage diverse audiences through thoughtful, data-informed communication. The position is hybrid, with 2â3 days per week on-site in East Lansing, and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the visibility and impact of scholarly publishing at Michigan State University. This position also requires occasional travel to events and conferences.
The MSU Libraries Strategic Plan guides our current and future work. The candidate will collaborate with campus partners to help develop a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or computer programming/technology; experience managing content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in academic library Â
- Graphic design experienceâcompetency in Adobe Suite
- Database management
- Webpage management experience
- Ability to collaborate well with others and help to foster a welcoming environment
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list 3 references (2 must be past supervisors) to be considered for this position.Â
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
Bidding eligibility ends June 2, 2026, 11:55 PM
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