Media Relations Specialist

Randstad
Stony Brook, NY

A large organization in Stony Brook, NY is hiring a Temporary Media RelationsSpecialist to join their team for the next 3 months. This role is critical in shaping the voice of leadership, requiring a blend of high-level speechwriting, strategic social media management, and traditional media relations. The ideal candidate is a sharp researcher and a disciplined editor who can pivot between internal executive communications and external press outreach. If you are interested, please send your resume to [email protected] with your availability or apply to this posting today!

salary: $18 - $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Executive Communications: Research, write, and edit high-priority content for the President, including talking points, event remarks, and internal leadership announcements.

  • Media Outreach: Draft and pitch news releases, media alerts, and tip sheets to secure regional, national, and international coverage.

  • Digital Strategy: Create engaging social media content (specifically for X/Twitter and other platforms) and utilize analytics tools to track engagement and reach.

  • Expert Management: Assist in booking university experts for print, broadcast, and digital interviews, and maintain the university’s "Experts" site and digital Newsroom.

  • Administrative Support: Ensure all communications are polished, fact-checked, and aligned with the university’s mission and brand voice.


Skills

  • Media
  • Verbal Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • Responsiveness
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Public Relations
  • Written Communication
  • Basic Software Skills
  • Social Media
  • Media Relations
  • Content Creation
  • Administrative Support

Qualifications

  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-02-18

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