Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Strong writing and editing skills
Media relations and story pitching
Content creation for digital platforms
The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university and leads the communication team including writers and graduates

Job Summary

  • The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university and leads the communication team including writers and graduates.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing accessible, quality education and is a driving force in the city's cultural and economic development.
  • The position offers benefits eligibility and requires adherence to AP style and university brand standards while supporting university goals through targeted content.

Matching Summary

The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university and leads the communication team including writers and graduates.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Media relations and story pitching
  • Content creation for digital platforms
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • AP style mastery
  • Web content management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education communications
  • Proficiency with digital publishing tools
  • Crisis communications support
  • Interpersonal communication with diverse audiences
  • Storytelling across multiple formats

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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