Communications and PR Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

In 2008, UC Irvine School of Law was founded on an ambitious, exciting promise: to rethink legal education, elevate public service, shape a new generation of lawyers equipped to lead with purpose, and build a premier law school within one of the nation's most innovative public research universities. Eighteen years later, that vision is not only fulfilled — it's flourishing. From pioneering scholarship to transformative advocacy, UC Irvine Law has become a national model for innovation, impact, and community.

The Law School's unique history fosters a commitment to interdisciplinary and global perspectives, along with a deep commitment to public service, skills training, experiential and hands-on learning, and advancing important research in a supportive environment. UC Irvine Law's dedication to innovation and quality is reflected in our national rankings. Our programs are consistently ranked at the very top for faculty scholarship, innovation, clinical education, practical training, legal writing, and commitment to improving legal education.

The Office of Communications oversees all strategic communications for the University of California, Irvine School of Law, including media relations, external and internal communications, website content creation, social media, marketing, photography, graphics, videography and public relations.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Communications, the Communications and PR Manager will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, integrated communications and public relations strategy for the UC Irvine School of Law. This individual will be responsible for shaping and promoting the law school's brand identity across all channels including the school website, social media platforms, email newsletters, marketing materials, media outreach, and special publications.

The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, strategic thinker, and relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment and understands the unique communications landscape of a professional school within a major research university. This role requires both the creative sensibility to craft compelling narratives and the analytical mindset to determine communications platforms, measure impact and refine strategy.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $79,200- $90,000 (Annual).

• Understanding of legal education, legal scholarship, or professional education environments.
• Principles and best practices of strategic communications, public relations, and media relations.
• Higher education communications and marketing.
• News writing, feature writing, editorial standards, and AP Style.
• Digital communications, Word Press, Constant Contact and Canva.
• Brand management and institutional messaging.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong media relations and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent interviewing and research skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal and academic topics into…