Director of Executive Communications

Director of Executive Communications

The Director of Executive Communications serves as the principal writer and communications strategist for the President of William & Mary. This senior-level position is responsible for crafting, refining, and stewarding the president's voice across all platforms and audiences — from formal addresses and long-form thought leadership to correspondence, event materials, and institutional messaging. The Director works at the intersection of the President's Office and the broader university community, ensuring that every word attributed to the president reflects her vision, values, and distinctive voice. This position also has a dotted line to University Communications to ensure consistency between the president's voice and university-wide messaging.

The job will be responsible for the following:

• Executive Voice Mastery
• Strategic Communication
• Discretion & Confidentiality
• Collaborative Partnership
• Organizational Excellence
• Institutional Alignment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in executive communications, speechwriting, or high-level editorial roles (typically 7+ years).
• Demonstrated ability to capture and sustain an executive's voice across varied formats and audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with acute attention to detail and familiarity with AP style.
• Experience working in a confidential, high-profile executive office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse campus communities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under deadline pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in higher education, especially a public institution, government, or similarly complex institutional environments.
• Familiarity with the culture, history, and values of William & Mary.
• Experience representing an office on cross-functional committees or advisory councils.
• Background in brand management or institutional identity work.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position may require additional hours beyond typical work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job Duties:

• Presidential Voice & Writing
• Strategic Communications & Alignment
• Collaboration & Partnership
• Event & Materials Support

Annual Salary: Up to $105,000, commensurate with experience.

Required Attachments: Include a cover letter, resume/CV, and two recent writing samples of no more than two pages. Apply by the review date for full consideration.