Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
News and other forms of content
Writing, editing, and social media background
Adept at storytelling
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.
The successful candidate will have a strong writing, editing, and social media background, be adept at storytelling, and have an understanding of print and online media relations.
This position leads the communication team including writers and graduates and requires a Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience.
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; Benefits Eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
news and other forms of content
writing, editing, and social media background
adept at storytelling
print and online media relations
content management systems
digital publishing tools
Nice-to-have
driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community
regional leader in research
technology transfer
economic development
job creation
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
Experience in higher education communications or nonprofit sectors
Demonstrated success in securing media coverage
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States