Strategic Communications Lead, Inclusive History Project

PR Girl Manifesto; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan's Inclusive History Project seeks a Communications Lead to craft and expand communications for campus and external audiences. The role centers on storytelling, strategic planning, and media outreach to reveal the project's impact across three campuses and beyond.

The successful candidate will manage internal and external communications, supervise print and digital materials, and collaborate with campus teams and external outlets, with hybrid work and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• 3+ years in communications with storytelling, PR, or marketing.
• Ability to translate scholarship into accessible content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic communications plan.
• Write and edit press materials and publications.
• Oversee print and digital publications and annual reports.
• Maintain and update the IHP website and communications platforms.
• Lead campaigns for events and manage social media presence.
• Collaborate with campus communicators and external outlets.

Skills

Storytelling

Public relations

Marketing communications

Branding

Website management

Social media management

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or relevant field

Tools

MailChimp

WordPress

Job description

University of Michigan's Inclusive History Project seeks a Communications Lead to craft and expand communications for campus and external audiences. The role centers on storytelling, strategic planning, and media outreach to reveal the project's impact across three campuses and beyond.

The successful candidate will manage internal and external communications, supervise print and digital materials, and collaborate with campus teams and external outlets, with hybrid work and travel requirements.