Job TitleCommunications DirectorRequisition NumberRE51141Working TitleCrisis and Issues Communications DirectorDepartment Name3R100:PR and Strategic CommunicationsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level45Salary Range$47,278-78,000/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Occasional nights and weekends if an emergency. Serve as on-call four or five times a fiscal year.
Job Summary
The Crisis and Issues Communication Director leads crisis communication planning, protocols, and response during emergency situations. Reporting to the Executive Director of Issues Management and Strategic Operations, the position also supports issues management, particularly rapid response communication needs, and collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate issues and proactively monitor emerging issues. The position plays a critical role in establishing public trust and ensuring messaging continuity informed by a variety of viewpoints and stakeholder needs. The ideal candidate should be someone who can work in high-stakes, fast-moving situations, with expertise in both public relations and internal communication and experience in large, complex organizations.
Writing Sample Instructions:
In the Applicant Documents section, a writing sample is required. Please submit a sample of public relations, internal communications and/or crisis communications writing that you wrote. This could include, but is not limited to, press releases, community messages, talking points, media statements, and/or communications plans.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Teams/OneDrive/SharePoint, Asana or similar work management software
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply08/21/2025Our University Community
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