Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Auburn’s institutional research narrative aligned with the university’s mission, voice and values.
• Lead editorial content, media relations, photography, videography and multimedia storytelling for research.
• Champion innovative digital storytelling strategies to strengthen Auburn’s national research profile.
• Oversee media relations strategies and cultivate relationships with local, regional and national outlets.
• Plan and implement programs that enhance the capacity of faculty to communicate their research to diverse audiences, including curriculum development and faculty engagement.
• Partner with colleges, research units and campus communicators to align messaging with institutional priorities.
• Support campus communicators in storytelling, media engagement and digital strategy.
• Identify new research communication and marketing opportunities, initiatives and platforms.
• Lead regular collaboration meetings with Associate Deans of Research, campus communicators and the Office of Communications and Marketing.
• Promote key research initiatives through coordinated communication and marketing strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field and 6 years of experience in marketing and communications services.
• Substitution allowed for Experience: Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of some experience.
• Advanced knowledge in developing and executing communication campaigns in complex, mission-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership in a large, complex organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to exercise emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in managing sensitive matters and relationships.
• Strong background in shaping and maintaining institutional voice, narrative and brand messaging across digital, print and multimedia channels.
• Familiarity with emerging media, digital platforms and content trends, with the ability to incorporate them into institutional storytelling strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build consensus, foster collaboration and lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• Demonstrated commitment to staff development, transparency and fostering a high-performing team culture.

Preferred

• Experience using analytics tools
• Adobe Creative Cloud experience
• Ability to maintain and update web content in a CMS

Benefits

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.