Senior PR & Strategic Communications Lead

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Strategic Communication Associate Director to provide senior-level public relations counsel, strategic planning, and media relations for assigned colleges and university priorities.

The role serves as a liaison to Student Success, supervises a communications staff member, and collaborates with leadership to identify opportunities and execute communications plans. On-site work with a standard schedule and on-call rotation is required.

Qualifications

• Senior-level public relations counsel and strategic communications planning.
• Supports colleges, units, and university priorities with writing and media relations.
• supervises a communications staff member within Student Success.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior PR counsel and strategic communications planning for assigned colleges and units.
• Lead media relations, writing, and email communications for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities and maintain continuity in the Public Relations team.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

BA

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Strategic Communication Associate Director to provide senior-level public relations counsel, strategic planning, and media relations for assigned colleges and university priorities.

The role serves as a liaison to Student Success, supervises a communications staff member, and collaborates with leadership to identify opportunities and execute communications plans. On-site work with a standard schedule and on-call rotation is required.