Assistant Director of Communications

Job description

Widener University is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Communications in the Office of University Relations. Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications. This role serves as a primary liaison between the University Relations Department and academic/administrative departments for the purpose of developing strategic public relations initiatives and helping the University Relations Department raise the profile of the university. This is done through internal and external channels including the regional and national news media, university magazines and newsletters, digital entities (website, social media and blogs), and special events. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to): Essential Duties: - Working with deans, faculty, staff, and students in academic/administrative departments to develop strategic communications initiatives that involve media relations, special events, and content development for social media, website and other digital storytelling platforms. - Developing and disseminating press releases, media advisories, op-ed pieces, student-written columns, and story pitches to local, regional and national news media that support and adv...