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 leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content that supports university goals across various media

Job Summary

  • The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content that supports university goals across various media.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to accessible education and is a key contributor to the region's cultural and economic development.
  • Applicants must complete the application through the University of Arkansas System Career Site and the university conducts comprehensive background checks for employment.

Matching Summary

The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content that supports university goals across various media.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education communications
  • Proficiency with content management systems
  • Crisis communication skills
  • Storytelling across multiple formats
  • Interpersonal communication with diverse audiences

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or related field
  • Minimum two years public relations or communications experience
  • Legal authority to work in the United States
  • Criminal background and sex offender registry checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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