Assistant Director of Strategic Communications - Strategic Marketing and Communications

About the role

The assistant director will play an important role in issues management/crisis response situations at a 24/7/365 campus. Strong news judgment and organizational skills; and experience in meeting deadlines and personnel management are musts. The position reports to the Director of Strategic Communications within the Division of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of several front-line strategic communications writers
• Issues management strategy and execution
• Led the strategic communications team when the director is not available
• Executive writing for campus leadership
• A primary editor of social media copy
• Edit and write content to tell UMKC’s story through a variety of earned and owned media for internal and external audiences
• Plan and create content for the university’s website, digital newsletters and social media channels

Qualifications

• Develop content ideas in multiple formats and quickly execute high-quality content in those areas
• Juggle a variety of projects, demonstrating ability to move quickly on short-term needs while making progress on longer-term goals
• Demonstrate strong news judgment and writing skills
• Increase public visibility by developing and facilitating relationships with key campus and public constituents, including but not limited to academic units, campus leadership and local, regional, state and national media

Skills

• Strong news judgment
• Sound knowledge of editorial and journalistic principles and respect for deadlines
• Knowledge of digital content strategy
• Excellent storytelling, organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Experience in producing digital newsletter communications on platforms such as Emma, Anthology (formerly iModules), MailChimp or Constant Contact
• Technical knowledge of all major existing social media platforms
• Familiarity with using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn in a professional setting
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, benefactors, media and other key constituents
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment, often under intense deadline pressure
• Proven track record of producing high-quality digital media content
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Ability to proactively identify communications opportunities and develop supporting content

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Pay

The annual salary for this position has been established as $60,944 to $76,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time, benefit eligible staff position.