**Job Description:**

Fairfield University seeks a strategic, collaborative, and highly skilled communications professional to serve as Associate Director, Media Relations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Community Relations, this position plays a critical role in advancing the University’s visibility, reputation, and public voice through proactive media relations, expert positioning, strategic storytelling, and institutional thought leadership initiatives.

The Associate Director will identify, develop, and elevate compelling stories that reflect Fairfield University’s mission, academic distinction, community impact, and leadership across higher education. The successful candidate will cultivate strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, alumni, and media professionals to position Fairfield experts and initiatives in local, regional, and national media.

This role requires excellent writing and editing skills, so...