Strategic Communications Director — Media & Storytelling

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lander University in South Carolina seeks a Director of Communications to lead the University's strategic communications across external, internal and marketing channels. The role serves as the primary liaison to media outlets while overseeing internal communications and marketing content development.

The position will focus on building and maintaining relationships with journalists, identifying newsworthy stories, developing compelling messaging, and executing communication strategies that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English or related field.
• Minimum of five years in public relations, communications, media relations, journalism or marketing communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling across digital, print and web platforms.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving history are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's strategic communications across external, internal and marketing channels.
• Serve as primary liaison to media outlets while overseeing internal communications and marketing content development.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, identify newsworthy stories, and develop compelling messaging.
• Execute communication strategies that strengthen Lander University's reputation across channels, including newsletters and campaigns.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or English

Job description

Lander University in South Carolina seeks a Director of Communications to lead the University's strategic communications across external, internal and marketing channels. The role serves as the primary liaison to media outlets while overseeing internal communications and marketing content development.

The position will focus on building and maintaining relationships with journalists, identifying newsworthy stories, developing compelling messaging, and executing communication strategies that