Media Relations Intern - College of Education - IE

• Communications and Marketing
• Student Employment
• Institutional Employment
• Opening on:
  Mar 3 2026
• Closing on:
  Mar 20 2026
• Access and Enrollment
• 100242 - University Communications

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Media Relations Intern - College of Education - IE

Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Institutional Employment

Part-Time

Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

Communications and Marketing

100242 - University Communications

Hourly: $13.00

N/A

No

N/A

03/20/2026

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff.

The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full‑time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

The Media Relations Intern for the College of Education at James Madison University will play a vital role in enhancing our university's presence in the media, elevating the education profession, and supporting faculty engagement with reporters covering education. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in public relations and media relations to gain valuable hands‑on experience.

• Media Relations Support:
  Assist the University Communications team in connecting faculty members from the College of Education with reporters interested in education‑related topics.
• Writing and Communication:
  Strong writing and oral communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting University Communications in crafting persuasive pitches and communicating effectively with reporters.
• AP Writing Style:
  Familiarity with the Associated Press (AP) writing style is required to ensure consistency and professionalism in all communications.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  Become familiar with the College of Education's faculty, their areas of expertise, and their ongoing research. Stay up to date on current events in the education field.
• Pitching and Promotion:
  Assist in pitching College of Education faculty members who can discuss current events in education or highlight their innovative teaching methods. Help promote faculty expert pitches to the media.
• Social Media Assistance:
  Collaborate with the University Communications team and the College of Education team to create and manage social media content related to faculty expert pitches.

• Enthusiasm for public relations and media relations.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) writing style.
• Proficiency in using social media for business purposes.
• Strong interest in K‑12 education and current events in the field.

Gain hands‑on experience in media relations. Work in a dynamic and collaborative university environment. Opportunity to learn from experienced PR professionals.

• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, confidentiality and accountability in daily work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of media relations and communications work within a dynamic university environment.
• Demonstrate confidence in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
• Manage deadlines and incorporate feedback into their work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of media relations strategies and tools.

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