Assistant Director of Communications & Public Outreach

Tulane group; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulane National Primate Research Center seeks an Assistant Director of Communications to lead all internal and external communications and public relations for the center, coordinating information about TNPRC activities for NIH, Tulane, the public, and other stakeholders.

You will write press releases, coordinate media interviews, manage the TNPRC website and social media, and work with Tulane’s Office of Public Relations on crisis communications and university-wide messaging.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications or closely related field.
• Five years of experience in public relations and/or communications.
• Experience in technical/science writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee extensive internal and external communications and public relations for the TNPRC.
• Serve as liaison with Tulane University Office of Public Relations and NIH for consistent messaging.
• Coordinate public outreach activities, including tours, presentations, and community relations.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Oral and written communication

Website content management

Social media management

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications

Job description

The Tulane National Primate Research Center seeks an Assistant Director of Communications to lead all internal and external communications and public relations for the center, coordinating information about TNPRC activities for NIH, Tulane, the public, and other stakeholders.

You will write press releases, coordinate media interviews, manage the TNPRC website and social media, and work with Tulane’s Office of Public Relations on crisis communications and university-wide messaging.