Overview

Accountable to create, implement, and maintain a proactive and aggressive media relations and communications strategy to advance the mission of Hillsdale College nationwide, foster allies, and secure and preserve its independence. This role includes working as a member of the communications and media relations staff to proactively pitch Hillsdale professors.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in journalism in a writing-focused position or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job.

Physical Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Ability to operate basic office equipment, a photocopier, fax machine, computer equipment, and the like.

Code of Commitment

Continue to be a great representative and ambassador of Hillsdale College by promoting the College’s original Articles of Association, the Mission, the Staff Code of Commitment, and the classical liberal arts in everything that we do. The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.