Communications Director jobs in Mississippi
Communications Director directs an organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. Directs and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. Being a Communications Director may conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes. Suggests promotional campaign ideas in various types of media, as well as counsels top management on effective communication strategies. Additionally, Communications Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Communications Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Communications Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Web Communications Director
- Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS
FULL_TIME
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Essential Duties
- Conceptualizes and writes web copy that supports marketing goals of the university.
- Collaborates with in-house design and marketing teams as well as internal and external back-end developers to regularly refresh University website’s front-end design, user experience and content.
- Leads the website governance process and serve as a strategic consultant to campus partners on best practices and opportunities for improvement within their subdomains.
- Ensures accuracy of all University Relations-maintained websites.
- Oversees QA process for front-end activities (content, design).
- Trains, writes instruction manuals, and troubleshoots for campus content managers.
- Monitors web compliance with applicable IHL, state, and federal regulations.
- Assists ITS with web server management and administration.
- Provides web support to promote key university events and initiatives.
- Creates specialty websites such as Presidential Inauguration, QEP, Annual Report, etc.
- Develops, monitors, and maintains presentation standards for university websites.
- Serves as the point of contact for departmental website support; interacts daily with faculty and staff; provides assistance and training to the department website manager as needed.
- Maintains and reports web usage and access statistics.
- Reviews and tests software applications for potential use in web design.
- Provides web communication support for crisis response.
- Provides web-based versions of print publications such as Visions.
- Troubleshoots technical problems with the university’s website.
- Monitors industry/university websites to identify innovations, best practices.
- Collaborates technical, design and marketing teams to create interactive content and digital experiences for target audiences; collaborates across all levels and functions including with peers and leaders to effectively achieve objectives and lead.
- Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:- Bachelor’s degree preferred; professional knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:- Requires more than 5 years related experience
- Experience in marketing or communications, preferably in higher education.
- Experience working with marketing automation tools and managing content in apps.
- Experience contributing to or overseeing the creating of AR/VR experiences.
- Experience working with website personalization and automating custom content delivery on website.
- Experience working in digital marketing and providing analysis of outcomes as well as recommendations for continual improvement
- Demonstrated website acumen and proficiency with one or more content management systems. Must have a supporting project portfolio with role contributed clearly outlined to highlight ability to meet expected knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge , Skills and Abilities:- Skilled in CMS (WordPress), HTML, XML, PHP, CSS, as well as scripting languages and troubleshooting.
- Background in data analytics and creating reports on outcomes; digital ADA compliance and best practices; SEO, SEM and search tuning best practices, trends and tools.
- Working knowledge of JavaScript, Google Tag Manager and utilizing cookies / pixels / tags to personalize and customizes digital content delivery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated creative self-starter with strong work ethic, team orientation and commitment to quality; able to integrate thinking and feedback from divergent points of view.
- Ability to coordinate a variety of concurrent projects and production timelines simultaneously, effectively setting priorities, achieving goals and measuring results
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to seeing projects to successful completion.
- Ability to be flexible with assignments and shifts in priorities.
The Web Communications Director drives the web strategy, user experience and development for the university’s website and is a key partner in delivering university messaging across other digital platforms including email, digital signage, intranet and the events calendar. The Director has primary responsibility for executing web development efforts, demonstrates initiative in developing solutions that bridge the creative with the technical, and works in partnership with colleagues in developing solutions for the university’s long-range goals for disseminating digital content, both internally and externally. The Director will be responsible for ensuring that the representation of digital content reflects the mission and brand of the university to an audience of prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, and alums.Hours of Availability Background Check StatementPrior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail InformationRequisition NumberFY20552NF
Open Date02/21/2024
Will this job have a specific close date?No
Close Date
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease upload examples of professional work or upload a document which includes links to examples of work in “Other Documents”. Applicants may email Anika Perkins, amperkins@muw.edu, for questions regarding examples. - 4 Days Ago
Mississippi First - Deputy Director
- Deputy Director - Daniels Solutions
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Jackson, MS
FULL_TIME
- About Mississippi FirstMississippi First was founded in 2008 by Rachel Canter and her childhood friend, Sanford Johnson. Driven to change the fact that Mississippi has historically been last, our foun...
- 1 Month Ago
Warehouse Assistant
- TAK Communications
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Jackson, MS
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionTAK Communications is a leading national telecommunications and broadband service provider that offers full value chain communications services and solutions to its customers across the US,...
- 18 Days Ago
Inventory Control Specialist
- Block Communications
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Booneville, MS
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARYCoordinate the activities of inventory control, receiving, ordering, storing, issuing and shipping of tools, equipment and other supplies.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe Warehouse Associate is r...
- 3 Days Ago
Wireless Field Technician
- TrueNet Communications
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Jackson, MS
FULL_TIME
- The Field Technician is responsible for the proper installation, operation, testing, maintenance and optimal performance of equipment associated with wireless network. This position offers technical e...
- 5 Days Ago
Endeavor IT - South MS Sales Account Executive
- Endeavor Communications
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Vicksburg, MS
FULL_TIME
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Communications Director
- StateJobsNY
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Albany, NY
- Strong writing and communication experience and legislative experience preferred. Should have organizational and press e...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- CHC BOLD PAC
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Washington, DC
- CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is the leading organization electing Latinas and Lat...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- ADP/ZR Test Company 010
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Austin, TX
- Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Flexible Work Options Competetive Compensation Career Advancement Opportu...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project)
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Washington, DC
- Position Communications Director Position Type Full-Time Reports to Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer Location Was...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- Church of the City New York
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New York, NY
- Church of the City New York is seeking a public relations professional who will manage information internally, throughou...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- Regional Airline Association
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Washington, DC
- The Regional Airline Association (RAA) seeks an experienced and motivated Communications Director to develop and impleme...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communication Director
- Vimeo
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New York, NY
- Vimeo is looking for a highly strategic and high-performing Communications Director with the talent and drive to evangel...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- HRDC
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Bozeman, MT
- If you are viewing this job listing from a job posting board (indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) and wish to apply for this positio...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Mississippi
Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas.
In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake.
Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Communications Director jobs
$163,312 to $227,431
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What does a Communications Director do?
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The Communications Director is a permanent position.
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