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External Communications Director


George Mason University


Location

Fairfax, VA | United States


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External Communications Director 10000858 Fairfax, VA Classified Staff Opening on: Mar 8 2024 Add to favoritesFavorited View favorites Department: Communications and Marketing

Classification: Public Relations & Mktg Spec 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Office of University Branding (OUB) at George Mason University is responsible for telling the Mason story. Relying on a team of highly skilled communicators and marketing professionals, the department builds awareness and support for the university, develops and protects the brand and shares important and timely information with the Mason community and its external partners.

About the Position:

The External Communications Director is a self-motivated and talented communications professional, with a strong media relations background. The position promotes and protects the university’s brand by developing external messaging and web sites that tell the full story of Mason, including its leadership, mission and vision, initiatives and priorities; manages external communications campaigns and major announcements; and plays a key role in crisis communications planning and response.

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Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for External Communications Director at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume. Additionally, please submit samples of press releases/media advisories, talking points, fact sheets or executive communications, as well as a media pitch that produced a successful outcome (upload as writing sample/portfolio).

Posting Open Date: March 8, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 24, 2024

Open Until Filled?: Yes


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