Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Strong writing and editing skills
Media relations and pitching stories
Content management systems proficiency
The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content for university publications and external outlets

Job Summary

  • The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content for university publications and external outlets.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to accessible education and regional leadership in research and economic development.
  • Applicants must complete a criminal background check and sex offender registry check as part of the pre-employment screening process.

Matching Summary

The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content for university publications and external outlets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Media relations and pitching stories
  • Content management systems proficiency
  • Social media content creation
  • AP style mastery
  • Team leadership and supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education communications experience
  • Nonprofit sector experience
  • Crisis communications assistance
  • Digital publishing tools knowledge
  • Storytelling across multiple formats

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or related field
  • Minimum two years public relations experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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