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Communications Director Job Description

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The Communications Director examines the flow of information and messages within an organization and to the public. Their role is to oversee the communications team, determine marketing procedures, and direct public relations campaigns. Their responsibilities are developing a cohesive communications strategy, assembling and overseeing a diversely skilled communications team, cultivating an environment of readiness and alertness, projecting a positive company image to the public, managing media relations and a communications budget, and ensuring quality control of all information released.

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Avg Pay: $92K
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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Political Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,495Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Communications
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,151Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,326Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in English
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,429Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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4.9 years
$97K
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3.80 years
Senior
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3
116 out of 4016

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