Director of Communications

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to media outlets
• Oversight of internal communications and marketing content development
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists
• Identify newsworthy stories
• Develop compelling messaging
• Execute communication strategies that strengthen Lander University's reputation
• Earned media
• Executive and campus communications
• Website and newsletter content
• Email campaigns
• Making marketing materials that support institutional goals

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English or a related field
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, media relations, journalism, marketing communications, or strategic communications
• Demonstrated success developing communication strategies and content for diverse audiences across multiple channels
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, print and web platforms
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to ethical communication practices
• Valid driver's license and safe driving history are required

Additional Comments

• Extensive knowledge of public relations, media relations, marketing communications and strategic communications principles
• Strong understanding of news media operations, content strategy, and audience engagement across digital and print channels
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, university leadership and campus stakeholders while developing clear, effective messaging for a variety of audiences