This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12481106 College Board - Engagement and Reach (EaR)

Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).

Type: This is a full-time position.

Please submit a cover letter and a portfolio of writing samples to support your application.

About The Team

The Communications team is responsible for building and protecting the College Board reputation and overseeing organization\'s communications efforts, which are designed to increase educational access and opportunity for all students. We are a close knit, dedicated team with a track record of success in promoting the work of the College Board to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, educators, policymakers, the media, member organizations and staff.

About The Opportunity

You will serve as executive director for program communications, overseeing the development of compelling, foundational messaging for the organization and designing effective communications plans to reach all audiences. You will play a key role in protecting the College Board\'s reputation and telling our story through timely, proactive strategic communications.

You will provide day-to-day leadership and manage a team of four communications experts with a focus on coaching and skill development. You will set a new bar of excellence for focused, clear, and useful content, and introduce innovative and creative ways to amplify narratives through owned, earned, and paid media.

You will report to the Vice President of Communications and play an integral role on a team committed to broadening understanding of the College Board\'s work, to highlighting its national leadership as a vibrant mission-driven non-profit, and to deepening public support for the organization\'s various initiatives.

In this role you will:

Lead Program Communications for College Board Message Development (35%)

• Develop and maintain core messaging for College Board\'s programs to include AP, the SAT Suite of Assessments, and BigFuture.

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Leading a team of communications business (35%)

• Lead a team of communications business partners who serve as subject matter experts and key communications points of contact for three core program areas.

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Management and Interdepartmental Collaboration (30%)

• Set vision an direction for a remote team of communications professionals, including setting clear expectations, assigning rigorous work, and swiftly addressing any underperformance.

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About You

You have:

• A Bachelor\'s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field.

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