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