Strategic Communications Director

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi invites applications for the Director of Communications. This role provides strategic leadership for university communications, media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

The Director leads a team and shapes campus messaging across channels to advance institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, including at least three years in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in related field may substitute for minimum requirements with adequate experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for complex organizations.
• Experience managing media relations and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans to advance campus priorities.
• Lead media relations and act as primary university spokesperson.
• Oversee crisis and issues communications coordination.
• Provide editorial direction for university news and storytelling.
• Lead, mentor, and manage communications staff.
• Monitor performance metrics and advise university leadership.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Leadership

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism/marketing or related field

Job description

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi invites applications for the Director of Communications. This role provides strategic leadership for university communications, media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

The Director leads a team and shapes campus messaging across channels to advance institutional priorities.