Strategic Communications Director—New Haven Partnerships

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 120,500; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a dynamic communications leader to serve as Director of Communications for the Office of New Haven Affairs and University Properties. You will shape and execute comprehensive communications strategies, coordinating with Public Affairs & Communications during crises and ensuring messages align with Yale's mission.

Responsibilities include leading media relations, community engagement initiatives, and internal communications across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Five years of experience in public relations, journalism, or corporate communications.
• Demonstrated experience in developing communications for a range of media and working with creative professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manages relationships with external media sources and pursues coverage.
• Enhances media relations for key stakeholders and prepares them for interviews.
• Creates compelling stories and manages content for external and internal channels.

Skills

Strategic planning

Written communication

Media relations

Crisis communications

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Job description

Yale University seeks a dynamic communications leader to serve as Director of Communications for the Office of New Haven Affairs and University Properties. You will shape and execute comprehensive communications strategies, coordinating with Public Affairs & Communications during crises and ensuring messages align with Yale's mission.

Responsibilities include leading media relations, community engagement initiatives, and internal communications across departments.