Communications Manager-- BYU-Pathway Worldwide (Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Lead Messaging and Content Development
• Develop and execute messaging strategies that align with institutional priorities.
• Participate in and help coordinate an editorial board to ensure alignment, quality, and consistency across communications.
• Write, edit, and oversee high-quality content for executive communications, promotional initiatives, storytelling efforts, and digital communications.
• Serve as a primary writer and editor, providing guidance and feedback to contributors.
• Ensure messaging reflects BYU-Pathway’s mission and resonates with global audiences.
• Develop and optimize content for multi-channel distribution, including social media, email journeys, web, and emerging digital platforms.
• Use analytics to improve performance and reach.
• Drive Audience Engagement
• Develop communication strategies for diverse audiences including students, service missionaries, employees, executives, and alumni.
• Strengthen relationships through meaningful, targeted engagement.
• Design audience journeys that move individuals from awareness to long-term connection.
• Leverage communication tools to segment and personalize outreach.
• Support large-scale events and key communication initiatives.
• Expand Visibility Through Public Relations and Partnerships
• Support media relations efforts, including story development and media coordination.
• Pitch stories to media outlets, influencers, and digital content creators.
• Prepare spokespeople for interviews, podcasts, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage and audience sentiment to inform strategy.
• Help manage communications for initiatives involving high-profile individuals, partners, and public-facing events.
• Aid in crisis communications preparation and response, under the guidance of senior leaders.
• Strengthen Internal Communications
• Lead internal communications that keep employees informed, aligned, and engaged.
• Support leadership messaging and internal channels.
• Measure engagement and continuously improve internal communication strategies.
• Lead and Collaborate with Team
• Manage, mentor, and support communications staff and interns.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure aligned, integrated communications.
• Support the launch of new programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related role.
• Experience engaging audiences from initial contact through long-term connection preferred.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats and audiences.
• Experience with public relations, media relations, and digital storytelling.
• Ability to use analytics and insights to inform communication strategies.
• Highly collaborative approach with experience working across teams.
• Comfortable supporting high-visibility projects and senior leadership.
• Familiarity with communication and analytics tools (e.g., CRM platforms, social media insights, email marketing tools).

About Us

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints values diversity and inclusion. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.