Director of Strategic Communications

2 days ago

Stanford, United States Stanford University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Strategic Communications to join our team at Stanford University. As a key member of our communications team, you will be responsible for developing and executing a range of communications related to institutional issues and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively identify issues important to higher education and to the university, and develop communications strategies to address them.
  • Coordinate with subject-matter experts and organizational leaders to develop and implement communications plans.
  • Write, edit, and produce written, oral, and digital communications, including statements, talking points, institutional messages, news stories, social media posts, web copy, correspondence, video scripts, and strategy memos.
  • Coordinate with colleagues who interact with the news media and who manage the university's digital media channels.
  • Draft, maintain, and circulate issue briefs and talking points.
  • Provide strategic counsel to organizational leaders, campus communicators, and other colleagues on issues that relate to the university's reputation.
  • Maintain ongoing awareness of the major issues being managed by the university and familiarity with the university's responses to them.
  • Participate in crisis response.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Exceptional writing and editing ability, including the ability to analyze and synthesize complex material and communicate it in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Strong strategic and tactical thinking ability.
  • Experience developing proactive and reactive communications tailored both to the needs of diverse audiences and to the requirements of multiple communications channels.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage diverse and competing interests.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others, balance varying perspectives and input, and incorporate feedback on draft communications in an effective manner.
  • Experience working with and advising leaders of a complex organization on communications strategy and execution.
  • Experience managing institutional issues in time-sensitive situations.
  • Understanding of the news media and familiarity with the processes of coordinating with media relations colleagues in managing institutional issues.
  • Strong personal organizational skills needed to track and manage numerous work projects.
  • Excellent influencing, negotiating, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion on sensitive issues.
What We Offer

Stanford University offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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