Executive Communications Director

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Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The Executive Communications Director is responsible for the management, planning, writing, and coordination of the communications efforts for the Office of the President at Augusta University. This position provides content, leadership, and oversight of all President's Office activities related to public relations and media relations, as well as digital, social media, and related communications. The Director works directly with the President, Chief of Staff, Communications and Marketing (C&M) leadership, and other senior leaders throughout the institution to increase visibility of the University - statewide, nationally, and internationally - and to continuously improve and enhance the quality and scope of internal and external communications, public and media relations, publications, and social media presence.

The position reports to the EVP for Strategic Effectiveness and Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

WRITE AND EXECUTE A STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION PLAN: Lead and direct the President's Office Strategic Communication Plan to include coordinating internal and external communications strategy with the department of Communications & Marketing, as needed. Write key communications for the President to provide a consistent voice and messaging with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and other stakeholders, including initiating the writing of talking points, social media messages, website, notifications, correspondences, etc.

Serve as a strategic steward of the President's voice to ensure messaging reflects institutional priorities and strengthens the Augusta University brand. Through thoughtful storytelling and alignment with brand values, elevate the President's platform as a catalyst for engagement and institutional pride.

COORDINATE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNICATIONS: The Director collaborates with members of the Communications & Marketing team to ensure consistent messaging, compliance with brand standards, and support for a positive image for the University; approves video, stories, social media posts, and other collateral for the Office of the President; and coordinates video production projects, to include content development, script writing and working with Communications & Marketing to complete video projects.

Additionally, the Director collaborates with Communications & Marketing on the development of high‑impact presentations and visual materials to support the President's speeches and public appearances, ensuring alignment with strategic messaging and four institutional priorities. These efforts help reinforce the President's voice and enhance the visibility and reputation of Augusta University across multiple audiences.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE: This position is executive editor of the Augusta University magazine, overseeing its development from the story budget to the final product. This includes leading meetings; getting input on story ideas and concepts from the President, President's Executive Cabinet, and Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement; writing stories; and overseeing editing and design.

DEVELOP ARTICLES, PRESS RELEASES, ETC.: Develops articles, press releases, etc. Cultivates key relationships with local, state and national media contacts. Pitches stories to the media and responds to their expert requests. Partners with Communication & Marketing to identify story sources and ideas, such as what to highlight at upcoming Foundation Board meetings, Board of Regents activities, etc.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism, English, Public Affairs, Communications, or related area of study. Seven years of experience in strategic communications/writing.

Master's degree. 10+ years of experience in strategic communications/writing.

Extensive knowledge of digital and…