Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Strong writing and editing skills
Social media background
Storytelling ability
The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university, researching, writing, and editing content for news releases, newsletters, websites, and other digital channels
Job Summary
The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university, researching, writing, and editing content for news releases, newsletters, websites, and other digital channels.
This position leads the communication team including writers and graduates, and requires a strong writing, editing, and social media background, adept at storytelling, and an understanding of print and online media relations.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to its mission, driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community, and a major component of the city and state's growing profile.
Matching Summary
The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university, researching, writing, and editing content for news releases, newsletters, websites, and other digital channels.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strong writing and editing skills
social media background
storytelling ability
print and online media relations
content management systems
Nice-to-have
experience in higher education
securing media coverage
digital publishing tools
crisis communications
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations, or related field
Minimum of two years of experience in public relations, news media, or communications
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States