Executive Director of Executive and Internal Communications (5921U), Strategic Communications #88078

Executive Director of Executive and Internal Communications (5921U), Strategic Communications #88078

At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Mac Arthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond.

Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

UC Berkeley’s Office of Strategic Communications leads communications for the No. 1 public university in the world. We tell the Berkeley story to inspire audiences and elevate the distinct narrative of the university's contributions to California and the world. Our mission is to promote the University’s excellence in education, discovery and public service. We provide leadership and services in five integrated functions:
News and media relations, executive communications, internal communications, crisis communications, and marketing communications.

The Executive Director of Executive and Internal Communications (Executive Director) serves as a communications advisor and speechwriter for the Chancellor of UC Berkeley. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications, this position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive executive communications strategy that advances the Chancellor's leadership, supports other Cabinet leaders as needed, strengthens Berkeley’s institutional narrative, and fosters trust with internal and external constituencies.

The Executive Director brings a sophisticated understanding of how language, leadership, and strategy intersect – crafting communications that are precise, authentic, and aligned with the Chancellor's voice and the university's mission across every level of executive engagement, from day-to-day interactions to defining institutional moments.

The Executive Director also supervises and develops a small but growing team, currently including the Director of Executive Communications and the Director of Internal Communications, with additional direct reports anticipated as the function evolves. This role is a member of the Strategic Communications leadership team and plays a key part