The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College, is a university-based research institute whose mission is to produce, facilitate, and disseminate interdisciplinary research about the experiences of Puerto Ricans in the U.S. and to collect, preserve, and provide access to archival and library resources documenting the history and culture of Puerto Ricans. To complement these core activities, Centro sponsors a year-round program of educational and cultural activities.

About the Position:

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College is seeking a part-time Press Coordinator to help promote the organization’s various programs, events, publications, and initiatives to a wider audience. The Press Coordinator should be able to effectively pitch to major and local English and Spanish-speaking media outlets in New York City and Puerto Rico to increase the organization’s visibility and reach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive media strategy for the organization in collaboration with the Director of Communications.
• Write and distribute press releases, pitches, media advisories, and other materials to promote major events, exhibitions, research findings, and publications like the CENTRO
• Journal and Puerto Rican Voices.
• Pitch feature stories and interviews to major English and Spanish-speaking media outlets in New York City and Puerto Rico.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, editors, and producers in both NYC and Puerto Rican media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage of the organization and its programs and provide regular reports to the Director of Communications.
• Attend major institutional events where press may be present.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or Communications.
• Demonstrated experience in public relations, media relations, or related fields.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proven success in securing feature stories and interviews with major English and
• Spanish-speaking media outlets as well as press coverage for important institutional
  Events.
• Existing relationships with media outlets in New York City and Puerto Rico.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Director of Communications and other staff
• members.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish not required, but a plus.
• Knowledge of Puerto Rican culture and history is a plus.
  

Job Type: Hunter/CUNY Non-teaching adjunct position

Compensation: $47.42-$59.00 /hourly range

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday/Events as needed, Hybrid 10-13 hrs/week average

Ability to commute/relocate: Hired staff must reside within the NY Metro area. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)