Communications and PR Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, integrated communications and public relations strategy for the UC Irvine School of Law.
• Shape and promote the law school's brand identity across all channels including the school website, social media platforms, email newsletters, marketing materials, media outreach, and special publications.
• Craft compelling narratives and determine communications platforms, measure impact and refine strategy.
• Develop strategic communications plans that advance institutional priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Work independently while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Build productive relationships with faculty, administrators, students, alumni, journalists, and external partners.
• Meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt communications for multiple audiences and platforms.
• Exercise creativity while maintaining institutional voice and brand standards.

Requirements

• Understanding of legal education, legal scholarship, or professional education environments.
• Principles and best practices of strategic communications, public relations, and media relations.
• Higher education communications and marketing.
• News writing, feature writing, editorial standards, and AP Style.
• Digital communications, WordPress, Constant Contact and Canva.
• Brand management and institutional messaging.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong media relations and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent interviewing and research skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal and academic topics into compelling, accessible content.

Preferred

• Experience in communications within higher education, law schools, legal organizations, or nonprofit institutions.
• Familiarity with legal scholarship and legal education.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar design tools.
• Experience using content management systems and email marketing platforms.

Benefits

• In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.