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 driving regional research and economic development.
The position offers benefits eligibility and requires adherence to AP style and university brand standards while supporting university goals through storytelling across multiple platforms.
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 management systems proficiency
Social media content creation
Team leadership and supervision
Nice-to-have
Higher education communications experience
Nonprofit sector communications
Crisis communications support
Digital publishing tools knowledge
Interpersonal communication skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or related field
Minimum two years public relations or communications experience
Experience securing media coverage
Proficiency with content management systems
Legal authority to work in the United States
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States