Strategic Internal Communications Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

University Marketing and Communications the central communications and marketing unit at Iowa State is looking for an experienced communications professional (Communications Specialist III) who excels in communications for internal audiences across various platforms and channels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding writing editing and communication abilities coupled with a strong sense of professionalism collaboration and organization. Leadership skills are essential along with the capacity for strategic internal communications planning and execution. This role requires someone who can work independently make informed decisions effectively manage time and contribute to a team environment.

In this senior communications role youll have the opportunity to lead strategic internal communication efforts aimed primarily at Iowa States faculty and staff employees. Your leadership will be essential in ensuring that internal communications align with and support the universitys priorities mission and values. Youll be joining a highly collaborative team that supports the universitys mission through storytelling effective messaging and alignment with the universitys master brand strategy focused on innovation.

Job duties include:

• Support development and execution of internal communications strategy
• Build out university-wide internal communications planning and operations
• Manage production of Inside Iowa State the flagship faculty-staff communication
• Develop content to ensure university employees are well-informed and clearly understand institutional priorities and decisions
• Measure outcomes encompassing shifts in organizational culture and behavior
• Collaborate with and advise campus communicators on internal communications strategies and coordination
• Generating content that uplifts university priorities and brand
• Supporting campus units with internal communication priorities and needs
• Leading team projects in support of strategic initiatives
• Provide consultation for communication and marketing professionals across campus
• Coordinating visual elements (photography video etc.) to support stories
• Reviewing proofreading and fact-checking content
• Occasional work outside of regular business hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in journalism communications public relations or related field

• Experience leading and/or contributing to project management including collaborating with contributors without direct reporting authority

• Experience developing and/or implementing a strategic communications plan

• Experience in developing content to build high levels of
  trust drive employee engagement and contribute to a positive workplace culture

• Experience providing communication guidance for senior leaders

• Hands-on experience with email platforms and other systems for deploying content and tracking metrics

• Prior experience supervising employees

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

To find out more about University Marketing and Communications please visit:

University Marketing and Communications

Application Instructions:
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Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.