CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS II

Chief Of Communications II

Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

Lead the planning, execution, and assessment of both long-term and short-term communication strategies that support and reflect the mission, goals, and priorities of the Department of Education. Act as the department's chief spokesperson, managing all media interactions and ensuring consistent, clear, and accurate messaging that strengthens the department's public image.

Oversee the department's brand and reputation by ensuring alignment across all external communications, including digital, print, and media platforms. Ensure that all public-facing content accurately reflects the department's values, mission, and role in serving students, families, educators, and the broader community.

Manage the communications budget, strategically allocating resources across campaigns, media placements, and digital tools to maximize impact and ensure fiscal responsibility. Provide effective leadership to a team of communications professionals, offering supervision, mentorship, and opportunities for growth and development.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, education leaders, and policymakers to support the advancement of key initiatives and legislative priorities. Lead the department's digital engagement strategy, using social media and other platforms to inform, engage, and respond to the public.

Direct internal communications to ensure staff and other internal stakeholders are well-informed about departmental updates, initiatives, and policy changes. Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets at the local, state, and national levels. Oversee the development and dissemination of press releases, public statements, and media events to ensure the department's perspective is effectively represented.

Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, particularly during high-profile or crisis situations, by crafting timely and appropriate communications that uphold the department's credibility and public trust.