Role OverviewThe Director of Executive Communications leads the University's executive communications function, developing speeches, remarks, correspondence, thought leadership, digital content, and major institutional messaging for the President, Executive Vice President and Provost, and other senior leaders.
What You Will Do
Develop and execute communications strategies, oversee speeches, remarks, presentations, correspondence, talking points, video scripts, op-eds and other executive communications materials, and support communications related to SMU's strategic priorities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to adapt tone and voice for senior leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or another related field
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in executive communications, strategic communications, speech writing, journalism, public affairs or other related fields
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience managing a communications team
- Experience advising senior executives in complex organizational environments is strongly preferred
Benefits
- A broad, competitive array of health and related benefits
- A wide range of wellness programs
- A wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits
- Retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU
]]>