Senior Director, Strategic Communications & Public Relations

Broward College Foundation, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); In loco; USD 86.000 - 106.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare benefits

FRS Pension Plan

Wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Broward College, located in sunny South Florida, is seeking a Senior Director of Communications & Public Relations to drive earned news media relations, executive positioning, crisis communications, and key institutional narratives. The role reports to the VP of Strategic Communication and Marketing and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to amplify the College’s impact.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Public Relations or related field and 10+ years in high‑level PR,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Journalism, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive, high‑level experience in public relations, news media relations, or institutional communications.
• Higher education communications experience or extensive journalism/news media background in higher education/public policy.
• Experience managing teams and cross‑functional collaboration across departments.

Mansioni

• Develops integrated public relations and external communications strategies to elevate Broward College's reputation.
• Executes executive communications for the President and senior leaders, including speeches and policy briefs.
• Leads news media relations across local, state, and national outlets; acts as a primary PIO.
• Drives crisis communications planning, rapid response, and incident communications.
• Manages SME program to position faculty and leadership in earned media; mentors staff and oversees budgets.

Conoscenze

Media relations

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Team leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Broward College, located in sunny South Florida, is seeking a Senior Director of Communications & Public Relations to drive earned news media relations, executive positioning, crisis communications, and key institutional narratives. The role reports to the VP of Strategic Communication and Marketing and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to amplify the College’s impact.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Public Relations or related field and 10+ years in high‑level PR,