Director of Public Affairs

If you are a current Barnard College employee please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

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Job Description:

This role will:

• Develop communications plans and media pitching strategies that elevate Barnards leadership faculty students and mission.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the press including triaging incoming media inquiries coordinating responses and managing relationships with reporters and editors.

• Draft talking points op-eds briefing materials and other strategic communications for senior leadership.

• Identify opportunities for Barnard leadership to participate in panels conferences and external events that align with and advance the Colleges mission and priorities.

• Support day-to-day public affairs work including tracking local state and federal developments and supporting compliance and reporting efforts as needed.

• Monitor local state and federal policy developments that may impact Barnard and advise on related communications implications and opportunities.

Skills Qualifications & Requirements:

Qualifications:

• BA in Communications Journalism or related field

• 6 years of experience in media relations public affairs strategic communications or a closely related field.

• Experience in higher education government public policy journalism or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of the higher education landscape.
  

The candidate should have a demonstrated track record of

• Securing impactful media coverage.

• Managing complex or sensitive media inquiries including fast-moving and high-stakes issues.

• Anticipating issues planning proactively and helping shape strategic narratives.

• Managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving high-stakes environment.

This job is currently a hybrid position but may require a presence in the office up to five times a week depending on operational needs.

Salary Range: $115000 - $125000 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The above hiring range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimateof the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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