Senior Communications Lead – Veterans & Public Policy

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); Híbrido; USD 76.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Syracuse University seeks an Associate Director of Communications for the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families. You will craft long-form, executive-level content, develop strategic media pitches, and support external brand positioning in line with Institute and University strategy.

You will translate complex research and policy into credible narratives for diverse audiences, working with leaders, researchers, and colleagues campus-wide.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public affairs, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications, journalism, media relations, public relations, public affairs, or related discipline.
• Significant experience writing and editing long-form, executive-level, organizational, or public-facing communications.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic media pitches, working with reporters, securing earned-media coverage, and preparing subject matter experts or organizational leaders for interviews.
• Experience interviewing leaders, researchers, program professionals, participants, or external partners and translating those conversations into compelling written content.
• Experience managing multiple communications projects, deadlines, stakeholders, and approval processes.
• Experience managing, providing direction, feedback, or oversight to staff members, freelancers, contractors, student employees, or other contributors.

Responsabilidades

• Writing and editorial development of long-form and high-visibility communications.
• Interview leaders, researchers, program staff, participants, alumni, and partners; translate complex information into narrative content.
• Review content for editorial quality and alignment with university standards.
• Manage earned-media efforts to increase national, regional, trade, and local coverage.
• Develop targeted pitches, cultivate journalist relationships, respond to inquiries, and coordinate interviews.
• Identify opportunities by connecting expertise to breaking news and trends, evaluating results.

Conocimientos

Writing

Editing

Interviews

Pitching

Storytelling

Editorial judgement

Collaboration

Project management

Media relations

Media monitoring

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public affairs, or related field

5+ years in communications, journalism, media relations, or public affairs

Experience writing and editing long-form and executive content

Experience developing strategic media pitches and preparing leaders for interviews

Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders

Experience directing staff, freelancers, or contributors

Herramientas

Media monitoring tools

Databases for media outreach

Analytics/measurement tools

Descripción del empleo

Syracuse University seeks an Associate Director of Communications for the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families. You will craft long-form, executive-level content, develop strategic media pitches, and support external brand positioning in line with Institute and University strategy.

You will translate complex research and policy into credible narratives for diverse audiences, working with leaders, researchers, and colleagues campus-wide.