Director of Executive Communications

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

11h

About The Position

The Director of Executive Communications directs and manages 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.
• At least seven 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, including the ability to translate complex institutional issues into clear and compelling messaging.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education, government, or similarly complex institutions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Chancellor’s executive communications portfolio, including written, digital, and media-facing communications.
• Provide strategic counsel on executive communications.
• Prepare executive messaging.
• Oversee the Chancellor’s public and digital presence.
• Coordinate media engagement in partnership with University Relations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director