Senior Communications Director Jobs in Utah

Cultivating cooperation, cross-training and skills development among Communications Team; and

Managing and writing internal and external communications materials (e.g. briefings, speeches) and ensuring that all content meets message consistency and accuracy;

Managing the Communications Team - including media relations activities, social media and website, scripts, special events, and speaking engagements;

Building and fostering long-term working relationships with media and with the communications colleagues in other government agencies.

Championing our vision, mission and values as a mid-level leader in the organization

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Manage internal coordination of the communications team by setting meeting schedules, developing agendas, etc.

Experience with media relations and an understanding of the media landscape.

Established relationships with national media, experience forming close working relationships with journalists across the country.

Demonstrated ability to manage a team

Excellent written and verbal communications skills, understanding of social media.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible.

Exceptional time management skills as well as attention to detail

Ability to set and maintain clear expectations, ensuring clarity of roles, accountabilities, and responsibilities

Excellent pitching, relationship building skills and experience with creating long-term relationships with reporters, editors and freelancers

Hire, manage and evaluate media staff

Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with willingness to experiment and innovate new methods.

Ability to take ownership of a project or process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues

Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and self-direct prioritization of work assignments.

Computer and software knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, social media management applications).

Manage and maintain all digital channels (website + social media) to ensure information is accurate, current, and relevant.

Manage external creative and agency vendors and related budgets.

College degree in related field or equivalent relevant experience.

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in social impact or cause-related marketing and communications.