Director Crisis Communications Williamsburg
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Oct 8, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $85,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment
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Summary
The Director of Crisis Communications leads the development and execution of university-wide crisis communications strategies at William & Mary. Reporting to the Executive Director of Media Relations within the Office of University Communications, the role manages strategic communications during emergencies, sensitive situations, and high-profile incidents while advising senior leadership and collaborating with Public Safety, Emergency Management, and other campus partners. This hybrid position requires independent judgment to handle complex, time-sensitive communications that protect institutional reputation and stakeholder trust.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public affairs, emergency management, or related field
- 7-10 years progressively responsible experience in communications, crisis communications, or emergency management
- Demonstrated experience managing communications during high-profile, sensitive, or emergency situations
- Experience serving as media spokesperson for a complex organization
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Experience providing communications counsel to senior leaders
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