Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Strong writing and editing skills
Media relations and story pitching
Content creation across digital platforms
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 contributing to regional research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
  • The position offers a salary commensurate with education and experience and includes benefits eligibility.

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.

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 creation across digital platforms
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • AP style mastery
  • Web content management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education communications
  • Proficiency with digital publishing tools
  • Crisis communications support
  • Interpersonal communication with diverse audiences
  • Storytelling across multiple formats

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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