Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
News releases
Newsletters
Websites
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Communications to lead its communication team, focusing on content creation for various media outlets. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, particularly in a higher education context
Job Summary
The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university, researching, writing, and editing content for news releases, newsletters, websites, and other digital channels.
The successful candidate will have a strong writing, editing, and social media background, be adept at storytelling, and have an understanding of print and online media relations.
This position leads the communication team including writers and graduates and is responsible for writing, editing, and producing targeted news content for university publications, the web, and external outlets.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Communications to lead its communication team, focusing on content creation for various media outlets. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, particularly in a higher education context.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
news releases
newsletters
websites
digital channels
social media background
print and online media relations
Nice-to-have
storytelling across multiple formats
content management systems
digital publishing tools
crisis communications
media response efforts
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations, or a related field
Minimum of two years of experience in public relations, news media, or communications
Experience in higher education communications or nonprofit sectors
Demonstrated success in securing media coverage
Proficiency with content management systems and digital publishing tools
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States