Associate Director of Communications

Responsibilities Advancing McDonough School of Business’s communications strategy Effectively communicating faculty research, thought leadership, student experiences, and programmatic priorities Developing and executing integrated communications strategies Serving as media relations manager and collaborating with marketing and communications colleagues Contributing to content creation to elevate school visibility Executing communications around Dean’s Office initiatives and other school priorities Coordinating media relations and managing relationships with PR agencies Participating in the execution of the school’s editorial strategy Requirements Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field 3-5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading abilities Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to shifting deadlines Experience managing clientele and stakeholders, or agency experience Experience with website content management systems, such as WordPress, and email solutions like Mass Mailer, Marketing Cloud, or MailChimp. Experience with AP style preferred Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus Experience working in higher education, nonprofits, or research-intensive organizations. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated communications strategies, managing media relations, and enhancing visibility through effective content creation. Proficient in project management and stakeholder engagement within higher education or nonprofit sectors. Tools & Technologies WordPress Mass Mailer Marketing Cloud MailChimp #J-18808-Ljbffr