Director of Research Communications

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

VPAG | Communication Services Director

Department's Website:

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Research Communications will lead a team of communicators to promote the innovation, research and discoveries achieved by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. In collaboration with the UADA Chief Communications Officer and the Director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the Director of Research Communications will implement strategies to reinforce the value of the experiment station and support UADA in achieving its mission.

The Director will oversee operations and content creation, including news releases, media relations, social media, design projects, audio content, videos, websites, publications, crisis communications and brand management. The Director will assign and monitor project assignments, ensure that quality meets established standards, and strive for continuous improvement within the unit.

The Director of Research Communications will:

• Seek and develop content ideas for news stories, web and social media content, and audio and video content.
• Assign projects based on priority and help Research Communications team members prioritize their work to maximize timeliness and value.
• Thoroughly review and edit all research communications projects, including news releases, videos, publications, websites, and more.
• Write news stories, web content, and social media posts for the experiment station.
• Oversee and implement the experiment station’s social media strategy.
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships with faculty members around the state.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the media to promote research and discoveries from the experiment station.
• Help maintain and add to the UADA media contacts database.
• Procure equipment and supplies needed for the Research Communications team to achieve its g