Executive Director- Strategic Communication

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $127K 💻 Communications 🗓️ March 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Houston is hiring an Executive Director of Strategic Communications to lead media relations and brand storytelling initiatives that enhance the university's reputation and visibility. This role manages the UH brand newsroom, directs proactive media strategies, and advises senior leadership on communications opportunities tied to public and societal issues.

Highlights

Lead and manage communications staff, setting priorities and improving team productivity.
Provide strategic leadership for media relations, editorial, and brand storytelling teams.
Maintain AP editorial standards and ensure quality across external communications.
Develop proactive media relations strategies to elevate visibility of university leadership, faculty, and research.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets nationally and regionally.
Oversee the UH brand newsroom, integrating storytelling, media relations, and digital publishing.
Monitor news cycles and trends to identify communications opportunities and advise senior leadership.
Track key performance indicators for media coverage, audience reach, and brand reputation using analytics.
Require minimum seven years of related experience; preference for higher education or journalism background.
Starting salary of $127,300, with flexibility based on education and experience.