SENIOR MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER

About the role

The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) seeks a strategic and experienced communications and media relations professional to serve as its next Senior Media Relations Officer. Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic and Critical Communications, the Senior Media Relations Officer for the UCOP, the university's systemwide headquarters, is responsible for pitching positive systemwide stories, fielding media inquiries, and developing strategic communications plans and other materials for the University of California (UC) and its senior leaders, including press releases, statements, op-eds, FAQs, talking points, and press briefings.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with ER&C colleagues across marketing, communications, and federal and state government relations, as well as campus media leaders to develop and