Chief Communications Officer
Core
Lead Harvard Kennedy School's Office of Communications and Public Affairs, designing and executing integrated strategic communications to amplify research impact, promote educational programs, and protect institutional reputation.
Role type
Senior executive communications leader (Chief Communications Officer)
Builds
Strategic communications programs, media relations, digital/editorial presence, and internal/external messaging for a top-tier academic school
Domain
Higher education / Public policy / Strategic communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, media relations, crisis communications, team leadership, brand management, digital content strategy, stakeholder management, policy compliance
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in public policy/communications/journalism, higher education or government experience, crisis management, consensus building, data analytics for communications
Technologies
Social media platforms, digital content management systems, analytics tools
Responsibilities
Lead a team of 17+ staff; act as chief spokesperson for media; coordinate cross-unit communications network; develop integrated communications strategy; manage crisis communications; drive digital and editorial presence; align communications with enrollment and program goals
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship
