Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Strong writing and editing skills
Media relations and story pitching
Content management systems proficiency
The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university and reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Job Summary

  • The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university and reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
  • This position leads the communication team including writers and graduates, managing content for university news channels and overseeing publication schedules.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing accessible, quality education and is a major component of the city and state's growing profile in research and economic development.

Matching Summary

The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university and reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education communications experience
  • Nonprofit sector experience
  • Crisis communications support
  • Storytelling across multiple formats
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Mentorship and guidance abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or related field
  • Minimum two years experience in public relations or communications
  • Experience securing media coverage
  • Proficiency with digital publishing tools
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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