Chief Communications & Brand Officer

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan seeks a visionary Vice President for Communications to lead strategic communications, branding, and media engagement across three campuses. You will counsel the President and senior leaders on messaging, and shape communications that advance university priorities globally.

In this role you will foster cross-campus collaboration, drive crisis communications plans, and build trusted relationships with journalists, alumni, and stakeholders, ensuring consistent,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in strategic communications at a large institution.
• Ability to develop integrated campaigns across media, digital and branding.
• Experience advising senior university leadership on messaging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief counselor to the President and university leaders on communications and branding.
• Shape key messages related to priorities and initiatives with senior leaders.
• Collaborate to ensure coherent institutional branding across campuses.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Branding

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR

Job description

The University of Michigan seeks a visionary Vice President for Communications to lead strategic communications, branding, and media engagement across three campuses. You will counsel the President and senior leaders on messaging, and shape communications that advance university priorities globally.

In this role you will foster cross-campus collaboration, drive crisis communications plans, and build trusted relationships with journalists, alumni, and stakeholders, ensuring consistent,