University of Mississippi
Manager, Communications
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Department: School of Journalism and New Media
Job Summary
- Manage, conceive, research, write, and edit publications, articles, proposals, speeches, promotional material, news, and digital content.
- Manage, coordinate, and provide specialized support for writing and editing efforts such as proofreading, citation checking, or quality control of content.
Job Description
- Manages staff and administers the day-to-day operations.
- Develops and implements strategic initiatives to reach internal and external audiences.
- Prepares, rewrites, and edits copy to improve readability and resolves errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Develops and schedules staff operational work plans and enforces deadlines.
- Monitors the unit or program budget and approves unit expenditures.
- This position is responsible for writing and implementing a communications strategic plan for the School, as well as supervising the yearbook and the School’s alumni magazine.
- 10-15 years+ experience is preferred.
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Job Responsibilities
- Manages staff and administers the day-to-day operations.
- Develops and implements strategic initiatives to reach internal and external audiences.
- Prepares, rewrites, and edits copy to improve readability and resolves errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Develops and schedules staff operational work plans and enforces deadlines.
- Monitors the unit or program budget and approves unit expenditures.
- This position is responsible for writing and implementing a communications strategic plan for the School, as well as supervising the yearbook and the School’s alumni magazine.
- 10-15 years+ experience is preferred.
Education Qualifications
- Master's (Required)
Experience
- Relevant experience | 5 Years, 3 years supervisory | Required
Compensation
- $83,096.00 - $124,654.40
Interview Requirement
Interview Requirements:
- Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
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