Director of Communications and Events - Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Job ID: 29085
Compensation: $132,987 - $141,858
Closing Date: Open until filled
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, founded in 2006, has become nationally recognized for its innovative programs. The only public graduate journalism school in the northeastern U.S., it prepares students from diverse economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds to produce high-quality journalism.
As the profession continues to reinvent itself for the digital age, the Newmark J-School is at the forefront of equipping the next generation of journalists with the reporting, writing, interactive, technological, and entrepreneurial skills they need to find stories and tell them effectively. The school currently offers a Master of Arts in Journalism, a unique bilingual M.A. in Journalism for students fluent in English and Spanish, and the nation's first M.A. in Engagement Journalism.
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is seeking a strategic communications leader who will ensure all internal and external messaging serve the school’s mission, its strengths, and its goals, including the campaign to provide free tuition. The position reports to the Dean.
The ideal candidate will be a writer, editor, and content strategist who will outline, develop, and carry out their strategic vision for using effective communication and messaging strategies in line with the vision and mission of the school. The Director will be responsible for drafting announcements, newsletters, and press releases, as well as posting and engaging on social media. They will stay abreast of and promote campus activities; remain up to date on local, national, and global news; develop speeches, positions, and talking points for the Dean and other leadership; and build strong relationships with media outlets across New York and the nation.
The Director will also work with leadership, faculty, and staff to develop and host public and private events at the school. These will range from book talks, film screenings, and panel discussions; to commencement, homecoming and awards ceremonies; to fundraisers, private receptions, and board meetings. All events will be geared at not just elevating the profile of the school but also ensuring the school serves as a hub of thought leadership in the industry.
A successful Director of Communications will be a creative problem-solver who exercises sound judgment and can respond professionally and efficiently to crises or challenging situations. They will have strong interpersonal skills and a good work ethic; will understand instinctively how successful fundraising thrives on and stems from effective communications; and will understand their role in the school’s community, mission, and overall goals.
This position requires the incumbent to work in person.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.
A preferred candidate should have:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
CUNY Title Overview:
Benefits:
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.