[Editors] Media Relations Specialist opening, MIT Sloan

[Paul Denning]

Dear Editors:

Please post this position and/or forward to any appropriate candidates.  I 
am encouraging applicants to apply on line.

Many thanks.

Paul

>Title: Media Relations Specialist
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>Req Number: mit-00001341
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>Department: Sloan School Of Management
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>Location(s): Cambridge MA
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>FT/PT: Full Time
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>Employment / Payroll Category: Administrative
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>Work Shift:
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>MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST, Sloan School of Management, to research, 
>write, edit, and distribute news and information about Sloan. Will 
>maintain positive relations with local and international press and 
>electronic media through regular and consistent communication; develop and 
>maintain relationships with Sloan's departments and faculty; develop and 
>write news stories about relevant faculty and research, departments, and 
>student activities; pitch news stories and disseminate news releases to 
>the media; maintain a media database and assist in updating and 
>distributing the Sloan expertise guide; act as media contact for the 
>school in concert with director and in his absence; and oversee and 
>maintain archive of Sloan press clippings and track media coverage. Will 
>report to the director of media relations.
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>REQUIREMENTS: knowledge of journalism, public relations, and general 
>communications principles and practices; sound news judgment; ability to 
>create, compose, and edit written materials that are attractive to 
>editors, reporters, and producers; and ability to plan, organize, and 
>coordinate media activities and promotional events. Strong interpersonal 
>and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide 
>range of constituencies required. Knowledge of electronic communications 
>applications needed, including the Internet. Some travel and evening and 
>weekend hours will be required. MIT-00001341-O
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>Apply on line at:  http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&ji=1436710&sn=I