Communications Strategist

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Department Summary

The Texas Talent Accelerator launched by the University of North Texas is a strategic regional initiative designed to address the evolving workforce needs of the rapidly growing North Texas region. As part of a collaborative network of employers educational institutions and economic development partners the Accelerator works to align talent development with industry demands foster innovation and strengthen the regions economic competitiveness. Located in one of the nations most dynamic business corridors this initiative plays a critical role in shaping the future of workforce readiness and regional prosperity. Professionals joining this effort will contribute to impactful system-wide solutions that support economic growth and improve career outcomes across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Position Overview

The Communications Strategist provides strategic leadership for all communications marketing and public relations initiatives for the Accelerator. This role develops and executes a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the Accelerators mission strengthens its reputation increases visibility and supports institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Executive Director Texas Talent Accelerator this role translates complex workforce research into clear compelling narratives through reports digital content and communication products. Working closely with the Accelerator leadership university communications teams and departments and external partners the Director identifies opportunities to tell compelling stories build relationships with media and position the Accelerator as a thought leader. The position collaborates with a team of communications professionalsincluding writers graphic designers videographers and digital content specialiststo produce high-quality communications across multiple platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in related field and five years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience education and training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

* Ability to conceptualize write and edit strategic content for university audiences.
* Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines conduct multiple tasks and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to coordinate large projects with numerous components.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to visually inspect print and digital copy including experience in creative editing and fact checking techniques.
* Ability to work effectively on a team with staff faculty and students toward a common goal.
* Extensive knowledge of spelling grammar punctuation and Associated Press and Chicago Manual styles.
* Knowledge of writing styles and guidelines for various media formats and ability to create coordinate and edit copy for each format (print digital/social media video broadcast etc.).
* Understanding of institutional strategy (or ability to quickly assimilate) and ability to integrate strategy into modes of communication.
* Ability to supervise and/or coordinate the work of others.
* Knowledge of and ability to research industry best practices to assist in aligning strategies for publications with University strategy and guidelines and effectively edit and improve content for readers based on best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Develop communication products including reports presentations and digital content.
• Collaborate with researchers to ensure findings are accurately and effectively presented.
• Manage dissemination strategies to ensure research reaches intended audiences.
• Support the Texas Talent Accelerators positioning as a national leader in workforce research through thought leadership content.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.