Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Strong writing and editing skills
Social media content creation
Media relations and pitching
The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content to support university goals and key messages

Job Summary

  • The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content to support university goals and key messages.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing accessible, quality education and fostering innovation and leadership among its students.
  • This position offers benefits eligibility and requires adherence to AP style and university brand standards while collaborating with various university departments and leadership.

Matching Summary

The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content to support university goals and key messages.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Social media content creation
  • Media relations and pitching
  • Content management systems proficiency
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Storytelling across multiple platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education communications
  • Nonprofit sector communications experience
  • Crisis communications support
  • Digital publishing tools knowledge
  • Interpersonal and communication skills

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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