Public Relations Lead

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue media opportunities to showcase MDPI’s leadership in open-access and the broader publishing landscape.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers across publishing, science, academia, and education.
• Support reactive PR efforts, ensuring timely and authoritative responses to media inquiries and industry developments.
• Develop media materials: press releases, op-eds, positions statements, and spokesperson talking points.
• Support the External Affairs to integrate media engagement into broader advocacy, policy, and brand campaigns.
• Own media measurement and reporting
• Train and mentor junior team members in media writing, pitching, and relationship management.
• Streamline processes to improve responsiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage the media component of the MDPI website
• Support with agency management and content dissemination across appropriate regions

Experience and Skills

• 5–8 years in media relations, journalism, or PR (agency, in-house, or newsroom). Prior experience at a publishing house is preferred.
• Proven track record of securing positive coverage in quality publications
• Experience of managing media enquiries from tier 1 media
• Network of media contacts in science academia, publishing, or policy
• Native English; secondary European language is desirable
• Proactive attitude and good team working skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Crisis management desirable
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