Legal Education - PART TIME Director Communications Council Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar

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The Director of Communications for the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar manages internal and external communications for the Council and ensures that the Council is communicating effectively with relevant constituencies and the public. The Director of Communications will participate in developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for the Council, to effectively address reactive, proactive and crisis communications. The Director of Communications will coordinate with a variety of constituencies in achieving the Council's goals.

Essential Job Duties

• Draft communications on behalf of the Council internally and externally, including press statements and talking points.
• Coordinate with the press on Council matters.
• Track relevant media and provide regular updates on news media involving or affecting the Council's work.
• Ensure consistency of communications from the Council.
• Participate in creation and implementation of communications strategy for the Council.
• Coordinate Council communications with the Managing Director, Section Director and ABA Communications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of five years' experience working in communications or journalism.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience in managing multiple projects.
• Ability to work effectively with complex and highly confidential matters.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Experience working in legal education communications.
• Experience in crisis communications.
• Experience in development and implementation of communications strategy.