Director, Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement programs

Professional development

Job summary

Southern Methodist University in Dallas seeks a Director of Executive Communications to lead the university’s executive messaging for the President and senior leaders. This on‑campus role guides speeches, remarks, correspondence, and major institutional communications across platforms to reinforce the university’s priorities and reputation.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will supervise the executive communications team, align messaging with strategic initiatives, and prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
• Eight+ years in executive/strategic communications.
• Three+ years leading a communications team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute executive communications strategies for senior leaders.
• Oversee speeches, remarks, and related materials.
• Manage web presence for the Offices of the President and EVP/Provost.
• Support strategic priorities and media preparation.
• Lead narrative development and strategic messaging.
• Coordinate across audiences and platforms.
• Supervise the executive communications team.
• Occasional evening/weekend coverage as needed.

Skills

Executive communications

Speech writing

Public affairs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Southern Methodist University in Dallas seeks a Director of Executive Communications to lead the university’s executive messaging for the President and senior leaders. This on‑campus role guides speeches, remarks, correspondence, and major institutional communications across platforms to reinforce the university’s priorities and reputation.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will supervise the executive communications team, align messaging with strategic initiatives, and prepare