Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Bryn Mawr College has an opening for an Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations.
The position of Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations (AVP) has been created to help expand Bryn Mawr College’s visibility and marketplace standing under President Cadge's leadership and vision. Reporting to the VP of Communications and Marketing, the AVP will lead an integrated editorial content team charged with creating content that enhances the college's reputation and name recognition. The AVP is responsible for content strategy, strategic and issues communications, media relations, and internal communications. They provide oversight of four staff members while collaborating with other members of the Office of Communications and Marketing.
Key duties include directing an integrated content and communications function that leverages multiple media tactics to deliver timely, compelling, and effective content and, in collaboration with colleagues across the college, increasing the volume and visibility of academic and research-focused stories across owned, social, paid, and earned media. Additionally, the AVP will lead media relations strategy and execution, and develop communications plans and related messaging and materials for strategic and issues communications projects while assisting with crisis communications planning and execution.
The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in communications, multichannel content creation, and media relations, as well as prior partnerships with academic and marketing colleagues. This individual will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a collegial and collaborative orientation, excellence in written and spoken communications, and project management skills. This individual will have a nuanced understanding of when and how to use all media and channels, as well as substantial experience interacting with external media and audiences. Prior experience with enrollment and advancement operations is a plus. A bachelor’s degree is required.
This search is being held externally through Isaacson, Miller. Please follow the application instructions through their website. Elizabeth Neustaedter is leading this search with Ryan Cheung.
Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION:
Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community; candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.