Manager (Communications) in Arlington, Texas

The Manager (Communications) will supervise and lead a team responsible for producing news stories, news releases, newsletters, magazines, scripts, speeches, videos, photos, blogs and podcasts. The team is also responsible for live streaming, SSWand#x2019;s website, a broadcast digital media studio and the accountability of photo and video equipment. Will ensure the SSW studio is well managed and provides good customer support to faculty, staff and students. Products will be used for both internal and external communications. Products must be completed accurately, according to Associated Press Stylebook standards, and on time.and#xA0;.Provide leadership, direction and execution in the planning and development of communications products supporting the strategic plan for the School of Social Work (SSW).Supervise a staff consisting of a web developer, a print writer and a video broadcaster/multimedia studio specialist.Lead the staff in producing news stories, videos, newsletters, print publications, and podcasts. The staff is also responsible for the schooland#x2019;s broadcast studio, live streaming and website development.Develop, implement and ensure internal and external communications plans are effectively communicating to SSW students, faculty, staff, alumni, community stakeholders and prospective students.Support faculty in media training, work closely with the SSW Marketing Manager and serve as one of the liaisons to the universityand#x2019;s media relations team.Supervises Communications Specialist, Communications Assistant, and Web Developer..Bachelorand#x2019;s degree in journalism (print or broadcast), communications, public relations, multimedia, English or related field with five (5) years or more of experience working in journalism, media relations, broadcast, digital media, public relations, video/film production, editor, publishing or news reporting.Education beyond the bachelorand#x2019;s degree may be used as a substitute for the two years of leadership experience.Experience in designing and publishing magazines, newsletters, new stories, videos, and websites.At least two (2) years of supervisory experience leading a communications staff or related field.Valid state Driverand#x2019;s License and ability to travel in and out of state of Texas..Masterand#x2019;s degree in public relations, strategic communications, journalism, broadcasting, graphic design and web design, or another related field.Six (6) years or more experience working in journalism, media relations, broadcasting, digital media, public relations, video/film production, designing and editing publications including two (2) years or more supervising a communications team in higher education.Proven experience in successfully executing integrated communications campaigns, conducting crisis communications, and designing, editing and publishing for print and video.Experience in writing speeches, statements, broadcast scripts, news releases, research news and feature stories.Demonstrated experience managing crises using proven communications and public relations techniques.Experience successfully leading a team, office or organization.