Special instructions to applicants:Applicants are required to submit four writing samples, preferably a variety that includes straight news reporting, feature writing, science writing and public relations writing. Please save it as one PDF file and attach it under the document section of the application materials along with your resume and cover letter. Links may also be submitted.Position SummaryThe media relations specialist for science and engineering writes and promotes Rice University news releases, news stories, media advisories and expert alerts for local, national and international media outlets and public engagement for his/her assigned beats. They have the capacity to write and synthesize complex