Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Strong writing and editing skills
Media relations and pitching
Content management systems proficiency
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.
  • This position requires strong writing, editing, and social media skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and maintain media relationships.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to accessible education and is a major component of the city and state's growing profile in research and economic development.

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 pitching
  • Content management systems proficiency
  • Social media storytelling
  • Team leadership and supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education communications experience
  • Nonprofit sector experience
  • 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
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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