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.
This position reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and requires strong storytelling skills and understanding of print and online media relations.
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 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 and print
AP style proficiency
Team leadership and supervision
Nice-to-have
Higher education communications experience
Nonprofit sector experience
Proficiency with content management systems
Social media best practices
Crisis communications assistance
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