Director of Media and Public Relations

Job description

Working Title: Director of Media and Public Relations Classification Title: Administrator II: Posting Details: Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, April 26th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled) Position Summary: Under the general direction of the AVP of University Communications and working in close partnership with the President and the Chief of Staff, the Director of Media and Public Relations serves as a senior member of the university's communication executive leadership team and is the institution's primary spokesperson/Public Information Officer. Working closely with the Associate Vice President of University Communications and the University Communications team, the Director strategically positions positive news and facilitates proactive public relations that promotes Sacramento State as a vibrant, welcoming campus, an engaged community partner, and an economic engine in the region and beyond. This executive-level position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies that advance institutional priorities, protect and enhance the university's reputation, build Sacramento State's national brand as a recognized leader...