Executive Director, Integrated Strategic Communications

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement programs

Disability plans

Life insurance

Paid time off

12 holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

NC State University seeks a senior communications leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Integrated Strategic Communications. You will steward media relations, crisis communications, and executive storytelling while aligning campus partners to protect and advance the university’s reputation.

The role requires a post-baccalaureate degree (or higher) and at least 10 years in communications in leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years in communications/public relations with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic media relations and brand visibility.
• Guide crisis communications and issue management for high-stakes situations.
• Translate research and institutional impact into compelling public narratives.
• Shape executive messaging, speeches, op-eds, and institutional narratives.
• Collaborate with campus partners and mentor team to strengthen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic storytelling

Executive communications

Education

Post-baccalaureate degree or higher

10 years of communications/public relations experience

Job description

NC State University seeks a senior communications leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Integrated Strategic Communications. You will steward media relations, crisis communications, and executive storytelling while aligning campus partners to protect and advance the university’s reputation.

The role requires a post-baccalaureate degree (or higher) and at least 10 years in communications in leadership roles.