Communications Associate

The Division of Strategic Communications bears primary responsibility for maintaining and safeguarding the university's public image through strategic marketing, public relations, media relations, news services, publications, executive messaging, digital communications and social media, and crisis and emergency communications. The division establishes standards for articulating the university's mission, vision, core values, strategic goals, and visual identity; promotes UNCSA performances, events, philanthropic opportunities, and the accomplishments of its students, alumni, faculty, and staff; and maintains the university's principal external communications channels, including the website and institutional social media. Strategic Communications also provides communications counsel, insight, and planning support to the Chancellor and other senior leaders.

The Communications Associate provides communications and administrative support for the Division of Strategic Communications and helps execute initiatives that advance the visibility and reputation of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts ( UNCSA). Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications, this position coordinates the distribution of communications across multiple platforms; maintains communications databases, digital assets and media-monitoring systems; and supports content development and public relations efforts across the department. The Communications Associate works closely with the Media Relations Manager to support day-to-day public relations activities, including media monitoring, press distribution, media research, writing and editing communications content, story development and media outreach.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized communicator with exceptional writing and editing skills, experience supporting public relations and communications initiatives, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; occasional evening or weekend work is required for content coverage, events, campaigns, or urgent communications

Communications Operations: 50%

Content and Public Relations Support: 50%

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

This is an Exempt Professional Staff ( EPS) position. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations will result in your application being rejected for the vacancy, and you will not be considered for the position. The UNCSA participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu