CareerPlan

Media Relations Specialist III (Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesFull-time$75k–$132k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Strategic communications lead for Johns Hopkins University, managing press releases, media queries, public events, and social media to enhance institutional reputation.

Role type

Senior media relations specialist

Builds

External and internal communications strategies, press materials, and media relationships

Domain

Higher education communications

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Press release writing, media strategy, crisis communication, media event planning, media monitoring, stakeholder management, social media management

Preferred skills

International connections, strategic communications

Technologies

Meltwater

Responsibilities

Lead internal and external media relations efforts, work with local/regional/national media outlets, draft press releases, develop internal communications strategies, facilitate media outreach, serve as institutional spokesperson, manage online presence

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC