The University of Texas at Austin · 9 hours ago
Manager of Strategic Communications
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is an internationally recognized institution known for its academic programs and research. They are seeking a Manager of Strategic Communications to create and manage content that tells the story of projects within the Operational Services and Strategies portfolio, focusing on media relations and integrated communications.
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Responsibilities
Creates, reviews, and edits written materials including press releases, FAQs, organizational web stories, social media posts, presentations and other content in a timely manner. Contributes ideas to the editorial calendar including coordination with internal stakeholders and story-mining with subject matter experts
Develops story ideas and media pitches. Coordinates the distribution, tracking, and assessment of media pitches and news releases. Manages proactive and reactive media inquiries and coordinates interview requests that support a positive image of the University
Assists the communications team in crafting strategic internal and external communications
Coordinates the distribution, tracking and assessment of media pitches and releases
Manages media inquiries and coordinates interview requests that support a positive image of the University
Organizes and manages organizational events (e.g., townhalls, department-wide meetings, speaker series, etc.)
Other related functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, public relations, or related field
5 – 7 years of related communications experience
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)
Media relations experience
Proficiency in AP style editing
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience communicating with large and varied audiences
Experience with crisis communication and issues management
Knowledge of analytics tools for media and digital performance
Basic photography, and graphic design skills
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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