"Director of Communications for Museums and Creative Practice"

The director of communications for museums and creative practice develops and implements a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy for the Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice. Reporting directly to the senior director of communications in University Communications and working closely with the associate vice chancellor for museums and creative practice, the director of communications ensures consistent brand identity, cohesive storytelling, and strategic outreach across diverse platforms and audiences—including students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni, artists, community partners, and national peers.

The position manages media relations, oversees digital and print content, coordinates communications for exhibitions and programs, leads marketing and promotional campaigns, and ensures that messaging across all units aligns with UNCG’s strategic priorities. The director of communications supervises student and/or intern communications staff and collaborates closely with designers, photographers, and other staff in University Communications.

This role is central to shaping the public understanding of UNCG’s leadership in arts, creativity, and interdisciplinary practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, digital media, art history, arts administration, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, preferably in museums, higher education, arts, design, or cultural organizations.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and translating complex artistic or academic content for diverse audiences.
• Experience with media relations, digital strategy, content management systems, and social media.
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work across departments and with external partners.
• Experience working with designers, photographers, and/or creative vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communications, arts administration, museum studies, journalism, marketing, public affairs, or related field.
• Experience promoting arts, museums, creative technologies, research, or interdisciplinary academic initiatives.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, web analytics tools, email campaign platforms, and/or CRM systems.
• Experience supervising students, interns, or communications staff.
• Experience working with virtual production, digital storytelling, or creative technology environments is a plus but not required.