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University of Louisiana at Lafayette · 16 hours ago

Chief Communications Officer

Lafayette, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking a proactive and market-oriented Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to serve as the chief storyteller and public voice of the institution. The CCO will lead the Communications & Marketing team to enhance the university's reputation, visibility, and engagement while supporting enrollment and fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

Serve as the University’s chief storyteller and brand advocate, translating mission and strategy into compelling, audience-centered narratives

Act as a highly credible and trusted public spokesperson, particularly during high-visibility or fast-moving situations

Advise and prepare the President and senior leaders for media appearances, interviews, and public engagements

Serve as spokesperson, moderator and/or facilitator for University events, galas, campaigns, etc

Lead all institutional communications and marketing functions, including media relations, creative services, digital and social media, web strategy, internal communications, and crisis management

Drive proactive media strategy and national visibility by cultivating journalist relationships and positioning University leaders and faculty as go-to experts

Use modern media instincts to create high-impact video, digital, and social content that travels and resonates

Align communications with enrollment marketing, advancement initiatives, athletics, research, and community partnerships

Establish message discipline, brand standards, and communications governance across a decentralized campus

Qualification

Communications strategyMedia relationsPublic relationsCrisis managementPublic speakingDigital mediaMarketingTeam leadershipStorytellingJournalismRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field (master's degree preferred)

Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in media, journalism, communications, marketing, or public affairs

Demonstrated experience serving as a spokesperson or advising senior leaders in high-profile environments

Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex communications operations, and deliver results under pressure

Company

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Founded in 1898

Lafayette, la, US

1001-5000 employees

http://louisiana.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Julia Pasch, BSChE

Vice President || Co-Founder (Ragin Cajun Sustainability Leaders)

Micah LaCombe

Chief Technology Officer

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