Executive & Internal Communications Director

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Executive Director of Executive and Internal Communications to lead the Chancellor's communications strategy and the internal engagement program. The role advises senior leadership, oversees a small team, and shapes messaging across executive, media, and campus channels.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, audience-centric writing, and proactive visibility for institutional priorities, with responsibility for speechwriting, remarks, and

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of executive communications and speechwriting across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an executive communications plan for the Chancellor that aligns with institutional priorities.
• Support the Chancellor in the development of remarks, addresses, and presentations.
• Draft talking points, op-eds, letters, and other content reflecting the Chancellor's voice.
• Manage the Chancellor's speaking and engagement calendar from a communications perspective.
• Coordinate with offices to ensure preparedness for media and public engagements.
• Lead internal communications strategies connecting faculty, staff, and students to institutional priorities.
• Supervise the Executive Communications and Internal Communications team.

Skills

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Strategic planning

Media relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Executive Director of Executive and Internal Communications to lead the Chancellor's communications strategy and the internal engagement program. The role advises senior leadership, oversees a small team, and shapes messaging across executive, media, and campus channels.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, audience-centric writing, and proactive visibility for institutional priorities, with responsibility for speechwriting, remarks, and