Executive Communications Strategist for Campus Leaders

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Strategic Communications seeks an Associate Director of Executive Communications to lead senior-level messaging, positioning, and stakeholder engagement across internal and external audiences. The role translates complex information into clear, memorable communications and provides strategic counsel to the Chancellor, EVP/Provost, and other leaders.

The successful candidate will manage high-visibility projects with autonomy, developing integrated strategies that advance UCLA's mission and

Qualifications

• Developing and implementing strategic communications programs for senior leaders.
• Advising executives on messaging, positioning, and sensitive organizational issues.
• Translating complex information into clear, memorable messages for diverse audiences.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to tailor messages for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement executive communications initiatives supporting UCLA leaders.
• Provide strategic counsel on messaging, positioning, and reputation management.
• Translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Synthesize information from diverse sources into concise speeches and messages.
• Lead high-visibility communications projects with autonomy.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Reputation management

Stakeholder engagement

Research & editing

Messaging strategy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (history, writing, social sciences, ed, IR or biz)

Job description

UCLA Strategic Communications seeks an Associate Director of Executive Communications to lead senior-level messaging, positioning, and stakeholder engagement across internal and external audiences. The role translates complex information into clear, memorable communications and provides strategic counsel to the Chancellor, EVP/Provost, and other leaders.

The successful candidate will manage high-visibility projects with autonomy, developing integrated strategies that advance UCLA's mission and