Strategic Communications Director & Media Relations

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System's Dean, Pharmacy department is seeking a seasoned communications leader to develop and coordinate internal and external communications for a large college. The role directs a comprehensive communications and marketing program and serves as the primary media contact for local, national, and international news organizations.

Responsibilities include managing a comprehensive media relations program, building relationships with stakeholders, overseeing college

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent training.
• Minimum of five years of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates internal and external communications for a large college.
• Directs a comprehensive communications and marketing program and serves as primary media contact for local, national and international news organizations.
• Manages media relations, events, publications and digital content for college communications.
• Advises senior administration on external communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Media relations

Budget management

Staff leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Education

4-year degree

Job description

The University of Houston System's Dean, Pharmacy department is seeking a seasoned communications leader to develop and coordinate internal and external communications for a large college. The role directs a comprehensive communications and marketing program and serves as the primary media contact for local, national, and international news organizations.

Responsibilities include managing a comprehensive media relations program, building relationships with stakeholders, overseeing college