Director, Strategic Communications & Crisis Leadership

USC University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits package

On-site campus role

Zusammenfassung

University of Southern California is seeking a Director of Communications to serve as the campus point of contact for issues and crisis communications. You will work with Media Relations, OGC, and stakeholders to balance transparency with institutional priorities and lead coordinated responses.

The role requires exceptional writing, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide university leaders through sensitive matters in a high-profile environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in communications or related field.
• Management experience in journalism and public relations.
• Strong writing, judgment, and ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Lead university-wide issues management and crisis communications strategies.
• Develop media relations strategies and prepare leaders for high-stakes engagements.
• Oversee staff, budgets, and cross-functional coordination during crises.

Kenntnisse

Crisis communications

Strategic thinking

Executive writing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

University of Southern California is seeking a Director of Communications to serve as the campus point of contact for issues and crisis communications. You will work with Media Relations, OGC, and stakeholders to balance transparency with institutional priorities and lead coordinated responses.

The role requires exceptional writing, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide university leaders through sensitive matters in a high-profile environment.