Assistant Director of Strategic Communication

Louisiana State University (LSU); United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University at Eunice (LSUE) is seeking an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to lead university-wide marketing and communications initiatives, enhancing LSUE's brand and public image through multimedia content and strong writing skills. The role requires strategic thinking and collaboration with university stakeholders to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will create high-quality content across platforms, develop and execute

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite handling various software tools like Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with Microsoft office Suite
• Experience with Photography, videography, lighting and audio equipment.

Responsibilities

• 20% Marketing & Branding Strategy
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic marketing and communications plans to support the university's brand and outreach efforts.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms.
• 25% Content Creation & Editing
• Write, edit and produce a variety of content in both digital and print formats, including press releases, news articles, newsletters, and social media posts. Ensure all content aligns with the university's messaging and branding guidelines.
• 20% Project & Campaign Management
• Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns that promote university programs, events and initiatives.
• Support athletic marketing efforts, including creating promotional content, assisting with game-day marketing and coordinating outreach initiatives for athletic events.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure campaign success
• 25% Multimedia Production
• Develop engaging multimedia content for digital advertising, television, web, and social media.
• Produce, record, and edit recruitment and marketing videos for distribution across social media, web, email, and digital signage.
• Maintain and operate video, audio, and lighting equipment.
• 10% General Communications support
• Provide support for public relations efforts, including drafting press releases and coordinating media outreach.
• Assist in the management of the university's content management system and social media accounts.

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Photography

Videography

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant Director of Strategic Communication

Position Type

Professional / Unclassified

Department

LSUE Chancellor - Department of Public Relations (Travis Webb (00049578))

Work Location

LSU - Eunice

Pay Grade

Professional

Job Description

Louisiana State University at Eunice (LSUE) is seeking a creative individual with a passion for storytelling to help LSUE continue to reach new heights across the institution. The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications will play a vital role in developing and implementing university-wide marketing and communications initiatives to enhance LSU Eunice's brand and public image through a
variety of mediums implementing university-wide marketing and communications initiatives to enhance LSU Eunice's brand and public image through a variety of mediums.
This position requires a strategic thinker with strong multimedia content creation skills, excellent writing abilities, and the capability to collaborate with various university stakeholders. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality content across multiple platforms

Job Responsibilities

20% Marketing & Branding Strategy

Assist in the development and execution of strategic marketing and communications plans to support the university's brand and outreach efforts.

Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms.

25% Content Creation & Editing

Write, edit and produce a variety of content in both digital and print formats, including press releases, news articles, newsletters, and social media posts. Ensure all content aligns with the university's messaging and branding guidelines.

20% Project & Campaign Management

Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns that promote university programs, events and initiatives.

Support athletic marketing efforts, including creating promotional content, assisting with game-day marketing and coordinating outreach initiatives for athletic events.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure campaign success

25% Multimedia Production

Develop engaging multimedia content for digital advertising, television, web, and social media.

Produce, record, and edit recruitment and marketing videos for distribution across social media, web, email, and digital signage.

Maintain and operate video, audio, and lighting equipment.

10% General Communications support

Provide support for public relations efforts, including drafting press releases and coordinating media outreach.

Assist in the management of the university's content management system and social media accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite handling various software tools like Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Experience with Microsoft office Suite

Experience with Photography, videography, lighting and audio equipment.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Salary Range: $36,000.00-$44,000.00

Posting Date

September 28, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

December 1, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at [e-mail] .