Purdue University
The Media Relations Specialist for Indianapolis advances the university's strategic initiatives through compelling storytelling and media engagement, elevating the work of Purdue faculty and researchers in the Indianapolis and central Indiana region. Reporting to the Assistant Director of External Media Strategy, the role involves developing media plans, writing news releases, and cultivating relationships with city and statewide media. This hybrid position requires collaboration with Purdue leadership and campus communicators to secure earned media placements and support media events.
Headquarters
Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1869
Purdue University is a public, land‑grant research university based in West Lafayette, Indiana, with a statewide system of campuses and a global reputation for excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It advances discovery and innovation through extensive research programs, interdisciplinary academic offerings, and industry and government partnerships across engineering, agriculture, health, business and the sciences. Purdue enrolls large undergraduate and graduate populations, supports entrepreneurship and technology transfer, and delivers statewide outreach and workforce development through its extension and engagement initiatives.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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