Public Safety Communications Strategist

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a dynamic communications professional to join its Public Safety team as Assistant Director of Communications. This role leads the department's messaging, crisis communications, and media relations, reporting to both the Head of Public Safety and the AVP for Communications in OPAC.

The role interfaces with internal departments and external stakeholders, guiding safety messaging and crisis updates while promoting a culture of safety across the Yale community.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relations expertise and crisis communication experience.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and lead staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with external media and pursue coverage.
• Respond to inquiries from national and local media.
• Create compelling stories for external and internal channels.
• Plan social media strategies for university communications.
• Monitor social channels for misinformation.
• Support crisis communications and 24/7 response.
• Coordinate with designers, interns, photographers and other staff.
• Maintain Yale brand and asset standards.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Media relations

Crisis communications

Social media familiarity

Cross-department collaboration

Leadership & mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Yale University seeks a dynamic communications professional to join its Public Safety team as Assistant Director of Communications. This role leads the department's messaging, crisis communications, and media relations, reporting to both the Head of Public Safety and the AVP for Communications in OPAC.

The role interfaces with internal departments and external stakeholders, guiding safety messaging and crisis updates while promoting a culture of safety across the Yale community.