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1. Develops and executes short-term and long-term communication plans with insights into audiences, channels and culture; coordinates with other communications professionals to achieve institutional goals; leads the communications process within developed standards and protocols. 2. Determines and counsels effective response strategies, often in crisis situations requiring 24/7 attention and intense media/public scrutiny, and articulates the School's position via personal interviews or written responses. 3. Identify, establish and direct relationships with external media sources. Pursues media coverage creatively and aggressively. Responds to inquiries from national and international news media, student media, the University community and the general public. 4. Conceptualizes and oversees the production of compelling stories and messages through the use of language and multimedia content that is clear and accessible to the public. 5. Oversees the production of multimedia content and manages the work of graphic and web designers, student interns, printers, video producers and photographers. 6. Enhances the overall quality of media relations for key stakeholders by preparing them for media interviews. Manages relationships with key campus stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism, judgment and understanding of stakeholder goals. 7. Maintains the School and University brand and graphic identity standards; supports and maintains standard operating procedures; contributes to digital asset management. 8. Manages publication and disseminations of digital and print publications, live stream operations and other venues for communicating events and lectures at the School. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education:
Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications and at least several of which have been in a supervisory position managing staff and providing strategic consultation and advice. General knowledge of current legal issues and the legal community also preferred.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications and at least several of which have been in a supervisory position managing staff and providing strategic consultation and advice. General knowledge of current legal issues and the legal community also preferred.
Required Skill/ability 5:
Experience in project management and work with internal and external clients and vendors. Ability to handle numerous projects and tasks under tight deadlines under pressure with professionalism.
Posting Position Title: Director 1, Professional School Communications
Required Skill/ability 3:
Computer literate, internet-savvy, and proficient in MS Office, Photoshop, Drupal and Indesign, and various social media platforms preferred.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title: Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Required Skill/ability 1:
Highly skilled in content strategy, editing, writing, editorial process management, and copy editing. Well-developed proof-reading and editing skills. Experience in working with print and broadcast media on both national and local levels., as well as experience working across digital and print communication channels, especially web, social, and digital media.
Required Skill/ability 4:
Well-developed interpersonal and analytical skills as well as public presentation and organizational skills. Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability. High degree of drive, professionalism, and independent judgment. Developed interviewing, oral and written communication skills. Ability to craft and articulate messages for various audiences under tight deadlines.
Required Skill/ability 2:
Experience with people management, including hiring, developing, managing, and leading diverse teams.
Master's degree and six years of related work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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