Strategic Presidential Communications Director

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton, TX seeks a Director of Executive Communications to lead the President's messaging strategy. You will craft presidential communications, advise senior leaders, and shape internal and external communications across audiences.

You will translate complex ideas into clear language, maintain the President's voice, and collaborate with campus partners to tell a cohesive institutional story. Strong writing and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Media Arts, Marketing, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in executive communications, speechwriting, or a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President and other University leaders on how to communicate significant achievements and campaigns.
• Help evaluate framing, tone, timing, and platforms for presidential communications.
• Advise on evaluating speaking invitations, media opportunities, and external engagements.
• Develop forward-looking communications plans linking priorities, announcements, and engagement.
• Coordinate with the UNT System and University Brand Strategy to ensure aligned messaging.
• Serve as the primary writer of speeches, messages to campus, newsletters and guest articles.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Writing & voice

Storytelling

Amplification

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of North Texas in Denton, TX seeks a Director of Executive Communications to lead the President's messaging strategy. You will craft presidential communications, advise senior leaders, and shape internal and external communications across audiences.

You will translate complex ideas into clear language, maintain the President's voice, and collaborate with campus partners to tell a cohesive institutional story. Strong writing and strategic thinking are essential.