Assoc Director of Communications, Seton Hall Law
Assoc Director of Communications, Seton Hall Law
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Job Description
The Associate Director of Communications for Seton Hall Law School leads the planning development and execution of strategic communications and media efforts that enhance the Law Schools reputation visibility and enrollment objectives. A key member of both the University Relations team and the Law Schools leadership group the Director develops and disseminates written and multimedia content manages media relations and supports advancement and student recruitment initiatives. This role requires a strong front-line writer who can create compelling narratives and collaborate closely with Law School admissions graduate program marketing staff faculty and other stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Develop write and disseminate high-quality content including press releases web stories newsletters blog posts op-eds talking points and multimedia materials to promote the achievements of faculty students and alumni and advance the Law Schools mission. 60% of time
2) Lead and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to strengthen Seton Hall Law Schools brand and visibility through digital print and media channels aligned with institutional goals with University Relations. 15% of time
3) Serve as the Law Schools primary media relations lead proactively building relationships with reporters pitching story ideas managing inquiries and coordinating sensitive or crisis communications with University Relations. 10% of time
4) Coordinate closely with Law School admissions (JD) and graduate program marketing staff to ensure messaging and content support student recruitment maintaining consistency across owned earned and paid media. 5% of time
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including faculty deans and advancement staff) to identify storytelling opportunities support fundraising communications and align messaging with institutional priorities. 5% of time
5) Track and report on communications performance analyzing data to assess the impact of campaigns media coverage and digital engagement. 5% of time
Required Qualifications:
BA in CommunicationsMarketing PR plus minimum 5 years of experience.
(Significant experience (5-8 years) in PR/communications; notably for Law-based institutions may substitute for degree)
Desired Qualifications:
MBA or MS in Marketing preferred
Salary Range:
72000 - 99000
Exempt/Nonexempt:Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. Thats why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical prescription and vision insurance dental insurance and life insurance and retirement plan. More information is available at Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
