The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for creating and managing news content that supports university goals and key messages
Job Summary
The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for creating and managing news content that supports university goals and key messages.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to accessible, quality education and fostering innovation and leadership among its students.
The 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 creating and managing news content that supports university goals and key messages.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strong writing and editing skills
Media relations and story pitching
Content creation for digital and print
Team leadership and supervision
AP style adherence
Web content management systems
Nice-to-have
Experience in higher education communications
Nonprofit sector communications experience
Proficiency with digital publishing tools
Crisis communications support
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