Communications Manager

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College’s Communications Manager advances the College’s visibility through strategic communications, storytelling, and high-quality content development. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Communications, the Manager serves on the SciComm team, balancing hands-on writing with content strategy and project management.

The role supervises staff, coordinates digital publishing, and aligns messaging with College and University priorities while

Aufgaben

• Content development and storytelling for College communications projects including articles, press releases, features, institutional announcements, and newsletters.

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Posting Title:

Communications Manager

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Science - Department of Communications (Stachia B. Marioneaux (00073660))

Work Location:

0392 Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Communications Manager advances the visibility and reputation of the LSU College of Science through strategic communications, storytelling, and high-quality content development. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Communications, the Manager serves as part of the College's Shared Services Communications team (SciComm), supporting College and departmental priorities. The position combines hands‑on writing, editing, and content production with content strategy, editorial oversight, digital communications, and project management. The Manager also supervises assigned staff and coordinates communications initiatives across SciComm to ensure accurate, timely, engaging, and consistent messaging aligned with College and University priorities.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Content Development & Storytelling Lead and actively contribute to the writing, editing, and production of high-quality content for College communications, including news articles, press releases, feature stories, institutional announcements, and newsletter content. Conduct interviews, gather information, and develop compelling narratives highlighting research discoveries, teaching excellence, student success, faculty achievements, and institutional priorities. Maintain a strong emphasis on clear, accurate, engaging, and audience‑appropriate writing. Establish and manage a story pipeline and editorial workflow to ensure consistent, timely content delivery. Provide editorial review and quality control to maintain professional writing standards and consistency in College messaging.
• 25% Digital & Stakeholder Communications Lead, coordinate, and contribute to digital communications across College and departmental websites, newsletters, social media, and broadcast email platforms, balancing direct content development and publishing responsibilities with oversight of work assigned to other SciComm team members. Lead newsletter planning, production, and distribution for internal and external audiences. Coordinate digital publishing and dissemination of College news, institutional messaging, and stakeholder communications that inform and engage faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors. Oversee website content development, updates, accuracy, accessibility, and consistency with University standards. Monitor website, email, and social media analytics to evaluate effectiveness and inform communications strategies.
• 15% Project & Campaign Management Plan and oversee communications projects, publications, and initiatives that support College priorities. Manage communications requests through established intake, project management, and approval processes. Track assignments, deliverables, timelines, and project status to support transparency, accountability, and timely completion of communications projects. Coordinate multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality of messaging. Collaborate with academic departments, College units, and SciComm colleagues to develop and execute communications deliverables. Manage budgets and expenses as needed to support project and communications goals.
• 15% Strategic Communications, Planning & Collaboration Collaborate with academic departments, College units, and leadership to identify communications needs, opportunities, and priorities. Serve as a strategic communications partner to assigned academic departments and College units within the SciComm shared services model. Works collaboratively with the LSU Office of Marketing & Communications as needed and adheres to the standards set therein. Collaborate with LSU central Marketing and Communications colleagues to expand the reach of College news, research, and achievements while ensuring compliance with University communications and brand standards. Assess communications requests, establish priorities, manage stakeholder expectations, and coordinate resources to ensure consistent, responsive, and equitable service across the College. Build productive relationships with faculty, staff, and College leadership to identify and elevate stories of institutional impact.
• 10% Leadership & Supervision Supervise a Communications Specialist, student workers, and/or interns. Establish clear performance expectations, monitor work quality and deadlines, provide timely feedback and coaching, and conduct performanc