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Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager

Gustavus Adolphus College

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April 24, 2026

Location:

Saint Peter, Minnesota

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Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager
Marketing & Communication

Description

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 https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ 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

JOB SUMMARY: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.

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field.
4-6 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience writing and editing for multiple audiences and platforms.

Communications & Editorial Skills

Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to clarity, tone, and detail.
Ability to translate complex or sensitive information into clear, accessible messaging.
Familiarity with AP style or similar editorial standards.

Media & Digital Familiarity

Experience supporting media relations or public relations efforts.
Familiarity with digital communication channels, including web and email platforms.
Experience with content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress) is a plus.

Organizational & Project Management Skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Professional Skills & Attributes

Sound judgment and discretion, particularly in handling sensitive communications.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Ability to take initiative and follow through on projects.
Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.
Commitment to the mission of a residential liberal arts college.

How This Role Works in the Team

This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and marketing team to ensure communications and marketing efforts are aligned. The Manager plays a key role in translating strategy into execution, ensuring that communications are coordinated, timely, and effective across all audiences.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
Onsite health services
Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
Paid parental leave
Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
Tuition scholarships for dependents
Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.

Contact

Kim Frisch | kfrisch@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7683

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026

To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/employment/job/2397

Internal Number: 7105090

About Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College seeks employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. The Gustavus Acts strategic plan renews our commitment to equip students to lead purposeful lives, and to act on the great challenges of our time by diversifying and expanding the Gustavus community and delivering a distinctive and integrated liberal arts education. We are committed to fostering a community that embodies the value of a liberal arts education rooted in heritage and pluralism. We engage in this work at a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2200 students.

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