Director of Communications
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Job Location:
Abilene, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Director of Integrated Communications is a senior leader responsible for developing executing and overseeing a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances the universitys reputation supports institutional priorities and engages diverse audiences. This role ensures consistent and cohesive messaging across all channels including media relations marketing digital platforms internal communications and crisis management while aligning with the universitys mission values and brand identity. Reporting to the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) for Strategic Communications and Marketing the Director plays a vital role in developing consistent messaging securing earned media and producing impactful content that highlights the McMurry experience. The Director oversees publication management media relations and multimedia storytelling that elevate the Universitys visibility with internal and external audiences. The position supervises professional and student staff manages freelance contributors and serves as a strategic advisor for University-wide communications.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in communications public relations marketing journalism or related field. Seven to 10 years of progressive communications experience in higher education nonprofit agency or corporate settings with at least three years in a leadership role. Proven experience in media relations including pitching coordinating interviews and preparing spokespeople. Excellent writing editing message development and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with crisis communications and issues management. Demonstrated proficiency in video and digital media production with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop) and related tools. Experience with HTML email platforms project management tools and standard office software. Proven project management skills: ability to set timelines coordinate people manage resources and ensure successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree
The Director of Integrated Communications is a senior leader responsible for developing executing and overseeing a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances the universitys reputation supports institutional priorities and engages diverse audiences. This role ensures consistent and cohesive messaging across all channels including media relations marketing digital platforms internal communications and crisis management while aligning with the universitys mission values and brand identity. Reporting to the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) for Strategic Communications and Marketing the Director plays a vital role in developing consistent messaging securing earned media and producing impactful content that highlights the McMurry experience. The Director oversees publication management media relations and multimedia storytelling that elevate the Universitys visibility with internal and external audiences. The position supervises professional and student staff manages freelance contributors and serves as a strategic advisor for University-wide communications.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in communications public relations marketing journalism or related field. Seven to 10 years of progressive communications experience in higher education nonprofit agency or corporate settings with at least three years in a leadership role. Proven experience in media relations including pitching coordinating interviews and preparing spokespeople. Excellent writing editing message development and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with crisis communications and issues management. Demonstrated proficiency in video and digital media production with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop) and related tools. Experience with HTML email platforms project management tools and standard office software. Proven project management skills: ability to set timelines coordinate people manage resources and ensure successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
McMurry University is a vibrant higher-education institution with outstanding academics and a welcoming, supportive campus community
