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MDPI seeks an experienced Public Relations Lead to drive media engagement, elevate our brand presence, and amplify our mission of open-access research. The candidate will play a leading role in MDPI’s External Affairs team and broader strategy, working closely with internal stakeholder to manage media relations, enhance response quality, mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will be a media-savvy professional with 5–8 years of experience in journalism, agency, or in-house PR. A keen eye for detail, proactive attitude, and adaptive approach to daily tasks are crucial. You will own MDPI’s media relations programme across the European media, craft compelling narratives, and ensure our voice stands out in global conversations about science, publishing, and innovation.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 5–8 years in media relations, journalism, or PR (agency, in-house, or newsroom)
  • 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

Nice to have:

  • Secondary European language
  • Crisis management
What we offer:
  • Special Days Off (paid time off for getting married or moving)
  • Friendly working environment with regular social events, after work drinks, seasonal parties, pizza lunches, team building
  • Bonus Incentives (bonus scheme for high-performing employees)
  • Cyclescheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)
  • Health Cash Plan (private health membership with Bupa after probation, covering dental, doctors, prescriptions)
  • Diversity & Inclusion (equal employment opportunities)

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Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

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