Director, Media Relations & Strategic Communications

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a dynamic, strategic, and highly skilled communications professional to serve as the Director of Media Relations and Strategic Communications. This position will lead the development and execution of high-level communications strategies that advance institutional priorities, support executive leadership messaging, and strengthen engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications under the Executive Vice President and maintains a close collaborative relationship with the Vice President for Public Affairs and Chief Marketing Officer. The role regularly engages with university leadership, academic and administrative units, governmental partners, and external stakeholders. The position serves as a key communications liaison between executive leadership and the Office of Public Affairs, helping coordinate messaging related to institutional initiatives, state and federal government relations, public policy, strategic projects, economic impact initiatives, and executive communications. The Director will help ensure consistent, timely, and strategically aligned communications are implemented effectively.