Responsibilities

• Media relations support, executive-level writing, campaign development, web and content strategy, and oversight of communications workflows and student interns.
• This position requires flexibility, strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple high-visibility priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strategic Communications and Campaign Leadership
• - Serve as the primary communications account lead for AARSS, managing intake, prioritization, timelines and deliverables
• - Develop and execute integrated, multi-channel communications strategies aligned with UT System priorities
• - Translate complex academic, research and student success initiatives into clear, compelling narratives for a variety of audiences
• - Provide communications and marketing support for AARSS-led special events and initiatives
• - Provide strategic communications support to AARSS leadership, including messaging, timing, audience targeting and risk considerations
• - Lead campaign development from concept through execution and evaluation
• - Serves in an advisory capacity to division leadership on communications strategy, messaging and risk considerations, including support for issues and crisis communications as needed

Requirements

• Successful candidate will hold a Bachelors degree 4 in a relevant field, such as communications, public relations, advertising/marketing, journalism, or English and will have 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism or a related strategic communications role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional Skills, Experiences And Qualifications Include - Understanding of, appreciation for, and commitment to the Be One UT values - Uncompromised integrity and ethics - Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to reach diverse audiences - Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail with the proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment - Excellent writing and editorial skills with exceptional knowledge of Associated Press Style - Demonstrated experience in media relations, strategic message development and advising leadership - Ability to translate complex academic, research and policy content into accessible communications - Strong project management, cross-team coordination and prioritization skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to improve communications effectiveness - Strong relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive-level leadership - Ability to develop and execute multi-channel communications campaigns - Experience writing in multiple formats, including executive communications, speeches, talking points, news releases, web content and social media - Ability to remain calm, professional and solution-oriented in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations - Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and adapt quickly to changing priorities - Ability to delegate work effectively and provide clear direction to student employees or interns - Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements (ADA Title II compliance) - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related communications tools (Adobe or equivalent preferred) - Ability to manage confidential and sensitive institutional information appropriately

Preferred

• Experience in higher education or large, complex organizational environments
• Experience developing and using communications metrics and performance dashboards
• Experience with web content strategy, SEO or digital engagement practices
• Experience managing executive leadership communications
• Experience managing special events
• Experience supporting issues management or crisis communications

Benefits

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax.