Director of Communication
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Director of Communications will have the primary responsibility and oversight for all public relations communications and marketing for the UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership with the goal of developing managing and carrying out its strategic communications. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned communicator who can hit the ground running and help develop a young rapidly growing school. A growth mindset entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach are essential for success in this role. The right candidate is a go-getter who will help communicate and amplify our vision who is capable of executing in fast-moving high-stakes environments with sound judgement composure and a mission-driven approach. The ideal candidate will bring experience in communications preferably honed through work in government public affairs the private sector or political environments where discretion judgment and clarity under pressure are paramount. Exceptional organization strategic insight and an instinct for timing and tone are essential along with the ability to coordinate messaging across multiple stakeholders and media channels. The Director is an integral member of the schools leadership team and will report to the Associate Dean of Finance and Operations. The Director will create and oversee the creation of a marketing and communications strategy to facilitate communication between the dean school university and external constituencies to best promote and enhance the school. The Director will be responsible for varied and integrated communications products and services such as digital media and printed promotional materials. The Director will have a key role in collaborating with communicators in the College of Arts and Sciences and University Communications and with development officers in the College of Arts and Sciences Foundation and central development team. Primary responsibilities include: Developing updating and executing a communications strategy; writing editing and/or providing oversight of development of various digital print and other types of communications materials such as an e-newsletter reports brochures invitations and programs ads videos photographs speeches presentations story ideas media releases website content digital signage and social media content; coordinate with freelance content creators and/or interns and/or work-study students as applicable; manage publicity and marketing communications for SCiLL sponsored events; work closely and collaborate with the Director of Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences University Communications and across campus; and working with University Communications manage all media inquiries to the deans office obtain requested information refer and brief the dean senior leadership team faculty and others as appropriate for timely accurate replies.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Demonstrated exceptional written digital and oral communication skills - Demonstrated understanding of digital media strategies - Demonstrated strong editorial judgement and project management skills - A proactive mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Minimum of six to eight years of relevant experience in public relations strategic communications preferably in higher education - Experience working with and providing support to leadership - Experience with media relations and crisis communications - Knowledge of graphic design principles and ability to professionally and efficiently partner with design professionals to produce high-quality deliverables within budget - Experience managing staff and/or contractors - Experience managing budgets
The Director of Communications will have the primary responsibility and oversight for all public relations communications and marketing for the UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership with the goal of developing managing and carrying out its strategic communications. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned communicator who can hit the ground running and help develop a young rapidly growing school. A growth mindset entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach are essential for success in this role. The right candidate is a go-getter who will help communicate and amplify our vision who is capable of executing in fast-moving high-stakes environments with sound judgement composure and a mission-driven approach. The ideal candidate will bring experience in communications preferably honed through work in government public affairs the private sector or political environments where discretion judgment and clarity under pressure are paramount. Exceptional organization strategic insight and an instinct for timing and tone are essential along with the ability to coordinate messaging across multiple stakeholders and media channels. The Director is an integral member of the schools leadership team and will report to the Associate Dean of Finance and Operations. The Director will create and oversee the creation of a marketing and communications strategy to facilitate communication between the dean school university and external constituencies to best promote and enhance the school. The Director will be responsible for varied and integrated communications products and services such as digital media and printed promotional materials. The Director will have a key role in collaborating with communicators in the College of Arts and Sciences and University Communications and with development officers in the College of Arts and Sciences Foundation and central development team. Primary responsibilities include: Developing updating and executing a communications strategy; writing editing and/or providing oversight of development of various digital print and other types of communications materials such as an e-newsletter reports brochures invitations and programs ads videos photographs speeches presentations story ideas media releases website content digital signage and social media content; coordinate with freelance content creators and/or interns and/or work-study students as applicable; manage publicity and marketing communications for SCiLL sponsored events; work closely and collaborate with the Director of Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences University Communications and across campus; and working with University Communications manage all media inquiries to the deans office obtain requested information refer and brief the dean senior leadership team faculty and others as appropriate for timely accurate replies.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Demonstrated exceptional written digital and oral communication skills - Demonstrated understanding of digital media strategies - Demonstrated strong editorial judgement and project management skills - A proactive mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Minimum of six to eight years of relevant experience in public relations strategic communications preferably in higher education - Experience working with and providing support to leadership - Experience with media relations and crisis communications - Knowledge of graphic design principles and ability to professionally and efficiently partner with design professionals to produce high-quality deliverables within budget - Experience managing staff and/or contractors - Experience managing budgets
Required Experience:
Staff IC
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
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
