Public Safety Communications Lead

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University invites a communications professional to join its Public Safety team as Assistant Director of Communications. You will shape messages, coordinate with leadership, and guide crisis response across campus and with external partners.

Responsibilities include media relations, social media stewardship, and developing community-facing safety campaigns. Strong writing, leadership, and cross-department collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience in crisis communications and media relations at a large organization.
• Ability to lead across departments and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external media and pursue coverage for university safety initiatives.
• Lead crisis communications, coordinating with senior leadership and OPAC.
• Develop and execute public safety communications plans and campaigns.
• Oversee digital and social media strategy to disseminate safety messages.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to align messages with institutional priorities.
• Measure effectiveness of communications efforts and report results.

Skills

Crisis communications

Media relations

Strategic communications

Digital and social media

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field

Job description

Yale University invites a communications professional to join its Public Safety team as Assistant Director of Communications. You will shape messages, coordinate with leadership, and guide crisis response across campus and with external partners.

Responsibilities include media relations, social media stewardship, and developing community-facing safety campaigns. Strong writing, leadership, and cross-department collaboration are essential.