Media Relations and Public Affairs Manager

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Media Relations and Public Affairs Manager. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $90,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrator I

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Media Relations and Public Affairs Manager to be responsible for leading efforts to advance the reputation of the university through effective use of external communications channels and proactive and reactive media relations.

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director of Media Relations and Public Affairs, the Media Relations and Public Affairs Manager will perform duties as outlined below:

Student Media Relations

-Manage and implement the office’s student media strategy that fosters transparent, educational and constructive engagement with student media.

-Coordinate and collaborate with campus communications offices.

-Serve as the primary point of contact for student media inquiries.

General Media Relations

-Provide media relations support, including contributing to media strategy; developing relations with reporters and editors; coordinating media response; staffing interviews; and media pitching.

-Liaise with CSU administrators, staff and faculty to prepare responses to media inquiries.

-Collaborate with the Media Relations and Public Affairs Coordinator to ensure that media distribution lists are updated and relevant.

Writing and Content Development

-Writes press releases, briefing documents, public statements, op-eds, media pitches, web page content to support media relations strategies.

-Proofread and edit content produced by others in the office for strong and compelling messaging that reflect CSU mission and to ensure a high level of professionalism and accuracy in what the office produces.

-Support the Senior Manager of Public Affairs, as needed, with research, drafting position statements, and advocacy communications for public affairs audiences.

-Contribute to overall content strategy.

-Adapt communications to resonate with diverse audiences across traditional and digital platforms.

Project Management and Reporting

-Project manage communication campaigns from inception to completion to support campaigns in meeting goals and objectives.

-Lead development and manage office communication strategy projects.

-Track, analyze and create campaign reports to demonstrate effort and outcomes.

-Produce quarterly performance reports.

Other Duties as Needed

-Manage and assist with routine office procedures such as of the News of the CSU daily clips press release distribution, as needed.

-Supports the department strategic communications plan at the direction of the Director and/or Senior Director of Media Relations and Public Affairs.

-Support crisis communications or general public relations-related activities and web updates that support the goals and objectives of the office.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-A bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, English or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.

-Minimum of five years of related professional experience or experience public relations is required.

-Excellent written, proofreading and editing skills under deadline pressure.

-Strong proofreading and editing skills and keen attention to detail to ensure professionalism of content coming out of Media Relations and Public Affairs.

-Ability to manage crises.

-Critical thinking skills to contribute to media and communications strategies, media responses, and analysis and reporting of media relations efforts.

-Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage communications projects.

-Ability to work independently under general supervision with specialized or varied communication assignments related to public affairs, media relations, etc.

-Sound judgement.

-Interpersonal communications skills and professional demeanor. Ability to work in a collegial manner with other professionals.

-Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

-Understanding and sensitivity to the unique academic mission of the CSU system.

Preferred Qualifications

-Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 21, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

Advertised: Nov 07 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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• California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

• (562) 951-4070

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