Communications Manager

Robert-W-Woodruff-Library-of-the-Atlanta-University-Center-Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Generous paid time off

403(B) Retirement Plan with company 3–

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount program

Job summary

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is seeking a Communications Manager to serve as the library's lead storyteller and communications strategist, creating and managing content that elevates the Library's mission, impact, and priorities.

This role develops and manages engaging communications across digital, print, social media, and web platforms to advance organizational priorities, strengthen brand awareness, and highlight the Library's impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Strategic storytelling and communications: Shares the library’s impact through compelling stories, publications, and strategic messaging.
• Brand management and marketing: Advances awareness, engagement, and understanding of the library’s mission, resources, and impact through branding and marketing.
• Digital content and channels: Oversees the library’s digital presence and content across web, social, and multimedia platforms.
• Stakeholder and executive engagement: Cultivates connections with leadership, board members, partners, donors, and advocates.
• Communications assessment and effectiveness: Measures outcomes and uses insights to improve strategy.

Skills

Strategic storytelling

Brand management

Digital content

Stakeholder engagement

Executive engagement

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related fields

Job description

Communications Manager

Full Time Management Atlanta, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1142

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is an innovative, articulate and resourceful Communications Manager. The Communications Manager serves as the Library's lead storyteller and communications strategist, creating and managing content that elevates the Library's mission, impact, and priorities. This role develops and manages engaging communications across digital, print, social media, and web platforms to advance organizational priorities, strengthen brand awareness, and highlight the Library's impact.

About Us

The AUC Woodruff Library supports the teaching and learning missions of three institutions of higher learning that comprise the world's largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) - Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Our staff is diverse and represents many nations, background, and perspectives, yet we all work together to meet the needs of our students, faculty, and other stakeholders. We are an organization of transformation and growth, which means significant opportunities exist for talented and energetic individuals.

What We Offer Our Employees

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Generous paid time off for both full-time & part-time employees
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with company catch for employees contributing between 3 – 7%.
• Thirteen (13) paid Holidays per year
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for advancement & career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount program

What We Require for the Communications Manager Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related fields
• Five (5) years of communications experience in a library, museum, or nonprofit organization, with responsibility for executive communications, media relations, publications, special events communications, and brand stewardship
• Demonstrated high-quality written communication and project management skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist, providing strategic direction, project oversight, and performance management

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Storytelling & Communications: Shares the library's impact through compelling stories, publications, and strategic messaging.
• Brand Management & Marketing: Advances awareness, engagement, and understanding of the library's mission, resources, and impact through consistent branding and strategic marketing.
• Digital Content & Channels: Oversees the library's digital presence and content across web, social, and multimedia platforms.
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement: Cultivates meaningful connections with leadership, board members, partners, donors, and advocates.
• Communications Assessment & Effectiveness: Measures communications outcomes and leverages insights to enhance strategy and performance

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is a place where forward-thinking and innovative employees work and collaborate.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.