• Job Description

  Req#: 3997454
  Job Type
  
  Contract, Temporary
  
  Description
  
  THE COMPANY
  
  Archer Education is a pioneer in higher education transformation. Founded in 2006 by innovators who brought their dot-com startup expertise to modernize the academic landscape, what began as a proprietary search engine that matched students with educational opportunities evolved into a comprehensive strategic partner for universities navigating the complexities of online learning.
  
  We're driven by a fundamental belief that online higher education needs a more effective and sustainable approach - one that empowers institutions rather than replaces their expertise. At the heart of our work is the Online Growth Enablement (OGE) model, a flexible, scalable partnership framework that helps institutions boost enrollments, expand their team's capabilities, maintain control over their unique mission, and build sustainable growth for the long term.
  
  THE ROLE
  
  The Media Relations Specialist II plays a pivotal role in elevating the voices of leading university faculty by helping to bring their expertise and work into timely and important conversations.
  
  In this role, you'll partner directly with university faculty to connect their insights and research to breaking news and ongoing industry conversations, positioning them as go-to experts in both mainstream and specialized media.
  
  From pitching expert commentary to securing high-impact media placements and bylined thought leadership, your work will help faculty engage broader audiences while also strengthening university brand awareness and supporting enrollment goals.
  
  The Media Relations Specialist will also contribute to the development of integrated communications strategies, working cross-functionally with content, social, creative, and SEO teams to ensure faculty thought leadership is amplified across channels.
  
  This role is being offered on a temporary/contract basis, with the opportunity for extension or conversion to a permanent position based on performance and organizational needs.
  
  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  • Consistently deliver high-impact media opportunities
  • Proactively pitch faculty thought leaders to national, local and industry media outlets
  • Stay ahead of industry and news trends, identifying opportunities to position faculty as go-to experts
  • Collaborate with the Director of Communications on client strategy
  • Generate timely performance reports for university partners
  • Participate in internal brainstorms and client calls
  • Leverage SEO/GEO best practices to amplify PR impact
  • Build trusted media and faculty relationships
  
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  
  • Highly motivated, proactive self-starter
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to quickly interpret and respond to the news cycle
  • Confidence and professionalism in working with both faculty and media
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to connect insights across marketing channels
  
  MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP RESPONSABILITIES
  
  • Offer strategy guidance to entire team based on experience
  
  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
  
  • Bachelor's degree in communications or marketing related field preferred
  • 3+years of experience in communications, marketing or a media driven field
  • Experience working with the media. Either pitching media or writing for the media
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • Master's degree in communications or marketing related field
  • Experience using Cision, Muckrack or other PR software
  • Established media relationships
  • Experience building communications plans
  • Experience working with faculty, experts or stakeholders
  • Knowledge or experience working in higher ed
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS
  
  • Remote office environment
  
  Visit archeredu.com to learn more.
  
  ** Please note that all legitimate Archer recruiting communications come exclusively from official @archeredu.com email addresses. Archer will never request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the hiring process. When in doubt, candidates are encouraged to apply directly through Archer's official careers page.
  
  Salary Description
  
  $31.00 - $36.00 usd per Hour

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