"Media Relations Associate"

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of a Media Relations Associate at the Hoover Institution's Washington, DC office. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #107086.

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

About Stanford University's Hoover Institution:

The Hoover Institution is a public policy think tank that seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while safeguarding peace for America and all mankind.

Led by 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, we advance the principles of freedom through wide-ranging policy scholarship of an interdisciplinary group of Hoover fellows. Our focus is on scholarly and empirical research that asks bold questions, offers powerful solutions for policy makers, and advances ideas that improve people's lives.

To learn more about the current scope of the Institution's work, please review the 2024 Annual Report: https://www.hoover.org/about/reports/2024#letter

JOB PURPOSE:

Under direct supervision, support strategic Washington, DC-based Media Relations outreach by managing and tracking data, drafting written correspondence, assisting with research, building specialized media lists, and monitoring multiple forms of media including, print, digital, radio, etc. for institutional priorities.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Monitor and analyze relevant media coverage for institutional priorities.
• Assist and support program communication efforts by composing and drafting documents, correspondence, and other resources to be shared internally and externally.
• Manage and maintain a database of media contacts and assist with the reporting of department outreach and events and track media metrics including op-eds, interviews, and press releases.
• Create, maintain, modify, and/or ensure the accuracy of Media and Government Relations content in documents, reports, media, and/or websites.
• Perform substantial editing and fact-checking.
• Assist with media relations programming in Washington, DC by assisting with event space research, building invitation lists, and coordinating logistics.

ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES*:

• Maintain accurate records of department activities, including meetings, events, correspondence, and outcomes.
• Create complex reports and utilize special software and systems as needed.
• Manage media relations data and outreach reporting.
• Assist with on-site and off-site event support, such as check-ins, directions, equipment set-up, and parking for visitors.

* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning and/or project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with US and foreign news media, including traditional print, digital, broadcast, radio, and podcasts
• Experiencing tracking and analyzing the news cycle
• Experience using Google documents and sheets
• Experience in using Hubspot

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
• On call and ability to respond 24/7.

The expected pay range for this position is $34.58 to $43.66 per hour. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4259
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: F
• Requisition ID: 107086
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible