Director, Advancement Communications & Storytelling

University of Missouri, St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

Educational fee discounts

Medical, dental & vision plans

Job summary

University of Missouri–St. Louis is seeking a Director of Advancement Communications to develop and execute a strategic communications program that builds philanthropic support.

You will be the editorial lead, crafting integrated multimedia plans and aligning messaging with institutional priorities to enhance the university’s reputation and donor engagement. You will lead a cross-functional team, collaborate with Marketing and Communications, and guide content across print, web, and social media

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial planning and drive annual communications strategy.
• Write, edit and manage content for print and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with campus communicators to align messaging with branding.
• Oversee content calendar and coordinate alumni and donor content across channels.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Interviewing

Public speaking

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HTML/CMS

SEO & Google Analytics

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

University of Missouri–St. Louis is seeking a Director of Advancement Communications to develop and execute a strategic communications program that builds philanthropic support.

You will be the editorial lead, crafting integrated multimedia plans and aligning messaging with institutional priorities to enhance the university’s reputation and donor engagement. You will lead a cross-functional team, collaborate with Marketing and Communications, and guide content across print, web, and social media