Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Strong writing and editing skills
Social media background
Storytelling adeptness
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

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.
  • This position leads the communication team including writers and graduates, and requires a strong writing, editing, and social media background, adeptness at storytelling, and an understanding of print and online media relations.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing a safe campus community and is an equal opportunity institution.

Matching 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strong writing and editing skills
  • social media background
  • storytelling adeptness
  • print and online media relations
  • content management systems
  • digital publishing tools

Nice-to-have

  • experience in nonprofit sectors
  • team leadership and mentorship
  • crisis communications assistance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations, or related field
  • Minimum of two years of experience in public relations, news media, or communications
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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