| Type of Position: Administrative Job Function: Reporting to the Vice President for Communications, the Executive Director for News and Strategic Communications will lead a fast-paced college news and media environment that informs and educates internal and external stakeholders and audiences about Barnard College. This role leads and manages issues and crisis management, media relations, internal and external communications. Primary responsibilities involve overseeing media relations strategy and efforts; setting and shaping the College's messaging strategy, advising on communications standards and best practices across Barnard's various publications and platforms; and preparing for and managing issues that impact Barnard's reputation. Department: Communications - Media Relations Required Qualification Summary: ●Bachelor's degree and minimum of ten years experience in news, public affairs and/or institutional (higher education, nonprofit, corporate, political, government) communications.
●Direct experience working with the media and/or serving as a spokesperson for an organization.
●Experience in issues management and crisis communications.
●Stellar writing and editing skills. EEO Statement: Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. |
