University Communications and Marketing

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The Director of Media Relations advances the university’s mission by developing and executing a comprehensive media strategy encompassing campus, local, national and international media, and serves as UMBC’s primary media spokesperson.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $110,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Specific duties include:

• Serve as university spokesperson, responding to media inquiries and sharing information proactively with journalists; manage news conferences, press briefings and media on campus

• Develop and execute a comprehensive media strategy comprising campus, local, national and international media

• Provide expert strategic consultation, training and support, including media briefings and logistical support, for media relations to the University President and members of senior leadership

• Partner with colleagues in University Communications and Marketing in executing media strategy, especially across social media channels and in providing media support to UMBC faculty, staff and students as appropriate

• Serve as a member of the university’s crisis communications team and support all emergency management efforts

• Cultivate relationships with members of the press and pitch stories in service of advancing the university’s strategic priorities for brand recognition and differentiation among key audiences

• Lead the tracking and analysis of media coverage and the sharing of coverage among internal audiences; manage vendor relationships for media tools

Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience in media relations or public relations 

Seven or more years of experience in media relations and/or public relations, including experience in higher education and as a media spokesperson

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.