Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

401(k) retirement plan

Health care and dependent care FSAs

Educational assistance benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University seeks a Director of Communications & Media Relations to lead the university’s media presence and strategic communications. You will develop integrated media plans, craft talking points, and coordinate outreach to national, regional, and trade media, including crisis response and leadership positioning.

The role requires substantial communications experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to secure press coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Significant experience in communications/media relations/public relations.
• Proven track record of securing press coverage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops an integrated media relations strategy to drive coverage, name recognition, and institutional reputation.
• Shapes talking points and written communications to reinforce the university’s mission and priorities.
• Creates media outreach opportunities and earned media coverage across national, regional, local, and trade media.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Johnson & Wales University seeks a Director of Communications & Media Relations to lead the university’s media presence and strategic communications. You will develop integrated media plans, craft talking points, and coordinate outreach to national, regional, and trade media, including crisis response and leadership positioning.

The role requires substantial communications experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to secure press coverage.