Hybrid Crisis & Issues Communications Lead

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an assistant director for its Office of Strategic Communications to lead crisis and issues communications. The role involves researching, planning, executing, and evaluating communications strategies aligned with institutional priorities.

It requires strong writing, editing, and messaging for executives and University leadership. The position is hybrid, combining remote and on-campus work, with evening and weekend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in issues and crisis communications and advising senior leaders.
• Superior writing, editing, and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and respond under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address issues proactively and reactively; research, craft messages, FAQs, plans, and other materials.
• Develop and implement an issues management strategy at local, regional, national, or global levels.
• Create communications plans, materials, responses, and provide updates and post-event analyses.

Skills

Crisis communications

Strategic leadership

Writing

Oral presentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an assistant director for its Office of Strategic Communications to lead crisis and issues communications. The role involves researching, planning, executing, and evaluating communications strategies aligned with institutional priorities.

It requires strong writing, editing, and messaging for executives and University leadership. The position is hybrid, combining remote and on-campus work, with evening and weekend hours as needed.