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Senior Director of Content and Executive Communications

University of Arkansas FayettevilleFayetteville, AR
Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Content and Executive Communications serves as the Walton College's lead writer and editorial strategist, shaping the written voice of the college across high-visibility channels and leadership communications. This role is responsible for developing, writing, and editing flagship content such as the annual report, monthly newsletters, dean's speeches and scripts, strategic messaging, thought leadership pieces, donor and stakeholder communications, web and campaign copy and other materials that require advanced copywriting, editorial judgment and brand discipline. The position ensures all written communications reflect the college's ambition, credibility and distinctiveness, while translating complex academic, business, research and donor-centered stories into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, marketing or a related field
  • Seven or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in writing, editorial strategy, executive communications, journalism or integrated content development
  • Demonstrated experience writing for senior executives or institutional leaders, with an ability to capture another person's voice
  • Demonstrated exceptional long-form and short-form writing, editing, proofreading and storytelling skills
  • Strong command of grammar, AP style or similar editorial standards and content development best practices
  • Ability to manage confidential or sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in higher education, business school communications, journalism, philanthropy or mission-driven organizations
  • Portfolio demonstrating annual reports, executive speeches, thought leadership, magazine features or donor-facing storytelling
  • Experience building editorial calendars and managing complex, multi-stakeholder approval workflows
  • Familiarity with copyright considerations, permissions, sourcing and proper content attribution

Responsibilities

  • Developing, writing, and editing flagship content such as the annual report, monthly newsletters, dean's speeches and scripts, strategic messaging, thought leadership pieces, donor and stakeholder communications, web and campaign copy and other materials that require advanced copywriting, editorial judgment and brand discipline.
  • Ensuring all written communications reflect the college's ambition, credibility and distinctiveness.
  • Translating complex academic, business, research and donor-centered stories into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.

Benefits

  • University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
  • Tuition waivers for employees and their families
  • 12 official holidays
  • Immediate leave accrual
  • A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

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