Communications Director

The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tuscaloosa, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Communications Director at the University of Alabama System will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that align with the organization's goals. This role involves managing the Office of Communications and serving as a key liaison for media relations, ensuring effective public relations and crisis communication strategies are in place.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively define impactful communication strategies for UA System initiatives and execute communications plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Develop strategic communications content, including statements, news releases, briefings, speeches, and talking points.
• Provide strategic counsel and effectively address public relations matters.
• Serve as a media relations liaison.
• Engage in research and analysis of news, social and non-traditional media to evaluate communications and identify matters of interest related to current events and developments in the higher education industry.
• Willingness to be available outside of regularly scheduled hours, as warranted by urgent matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience; OR master's degree and six (6) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience.
• Advanced writing and critical-thinking skills for clear and concise communication.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing public relations initiatives.
• Experience with media relations, proactive issues management, and crisis communications.
• Ability to strategically assess priorities and effectively manage multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance