Media & Communications Partnering Lead (Education, Faculty)
Core
Lead a team of Media and Communications Partners to deliver strategic advice and communications support for the University's faculties, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on reputation-sensitive activities.
Role type
Senior strategic communications leader (team lead)
Builds
Strategic communications plans, reputation management strategies, and media narratives for the University's education portfolio
Domain
Higher Education / Strategic Communications
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, media relations, team leadership and coaching, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, cultural competency (Te Ao Māori)
Preferred skills
Understanding of AI impacts on media engagement, experience in large complex organizations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a team of five communications professionals; Provide strategic counsel to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education; Oversee communications planning, messaging, and delivery; Support communications responses during emerging issues and crisis situations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
