Strategic Communications & Media Relations

The Strategic Communications & Media Relations department within University Communications is dedicated to enhancing Elon’s public presence and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external audiences. This team encompasses the Elon University News Bureau, Social Media and Internal, Inclusive Excellence and Student Life Communications.

• Elon University News Bureau — Crafting and disseminating compelling narratives that highlight the university’s people, achievements and initiatives while raising broader awareness about Elon through media relations efforts. The News Bureau regularly updates Today at Elon, the university’s news site.
• Social Media — Management the university’s main accounts, engaging with diverse audiences and providing strategic guidance to social media communicators across campus.
• Internal Communications — Assisting with organizing and creating impactful communications for various internal audiences on campus, ensuring that the university’s message is effectively conveyed in engaging ways across the community.
• Inclusive Excellence Communications — Working in partnership with the Division of Inclusive Excellence to highlight inclusive excellence efforts including communications around diversity, equity, inclusion and other constructs that support belonging and well-being.
• Student Life Communications — Working in partnership with the Division of Student Life to promote the student experience at Elon and connect students with resources for support, success and engagement.