Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager

Gustavus seeks a strategic and highly organized Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager to support institutional communications and media engagement.

The successful candidate will bring strong writing and editorial skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate communications across a complex organization.

How to apply: Continue here or visit to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter.

Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), and Benefits-Eligible Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience The Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager plays a key role in executing institutional communications across internal and external audiences.

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), this position leads day-to-day internal communications, supports media relations efforts, and helps coordinate communications across the College.

This role is responsible for translating institutional priorities into clear, timely, and well-coordinated communications.

The Manager ensures that communications are aligned, effectively managed, and responsive to the needs of the institution.

The role exists to ensure that communications at Gustavus are not only well-crafted, but coordinated, consistent, and effective.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Internal Communications * Lead the day-to-day execution of internal communications for faculty, staff, and students.

* Draft, edit, and distribute campus-wide communications, including leadership messages, announcements, and updates.

* Partner with campus leaders to support communications for institutional initiatives, changes, and priorities.

* Ensure internal communications are timely, coordinated, and aligned across divisions.

Media Relations & External Communications * Support media relations strategy, including drafting press releases, media pitches, and external communications.

* Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media.

* Monitor media coverage and track institutional visibility and reputation.

* Coordinate responses to media inquiries in partnership with the CCO.

Executive Communications Support * Support executive communications, including drafting speeches, remarks, and key messaging for senior leaders.

* Help ensure alignment of executive communications with institutional priorities and messaging frameworks.

* Provide input on tone, timing, and audience alignment.

Communications Coordination & Workflow * Coordinate communications planning, prioritization, and workflow across projects and initiatives.

* Manage editorial calendars and communications timelines.

* Collaborate with Marketing, Admission, Advancement, and other campus partners to ensure aligned messaging and execution.

* Track communications projects and ensure clear follow-through.

Content Development & Editorial Support * Draft and edit a range of content, including stories, announcements, web content, and newsletters.

* Ensure content aligns with institutional voice, tone, and editorial standards.

* Collaborate with the CCO and marketing team to support storytelling across channels.