Director of Executive Communications

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

23h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to direct and manage the Chancellor’s comprehensive executive communications portfolio, including written, digital, and media-facing communications. The Director provides strategic counsel, prepares executive messaging, oversees the Chancellor’s public and digital presence, and coordinates media engagement in partnership with University Relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in executive communications, speechwriting, media relations, or strategic communications.
• Demonstrated experience directly supporting senior executive leadership in a complex organization.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex institutional issues into clear and compelling messaging.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in higher education, government, or similarly complex institutions strongly desired.
• Demonstrated political acumen, discretion, and executive-level judgment.
• Experience serving as a principal speechwriter for a president, chancellor, CEO , or comparable executive.
• Experience managing executive social media presence and media engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees