Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Strong writing and editing skills
Media relations and story pitching
Content management systems proficiency
The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content that supports university goals and key messages

Job Summary

  • The Director of Communications leads the communication team and is responsible for producing targeted news content that supports university goals and key messages.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing accessible, quality education and serving as a driving force in the local cultural and economic community.
  • The position offers benefits eligibility and requires adherence to AP style and university brand standards while managing multiple projects and media relationships.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: Commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

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
  • AP style mastery

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education communications experience
  • Nonprofit sector experience
  • Crisis communications support
  • Digital publishing tools knowledge
  • Storytelling across multiple formats
  • Interpersonal 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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