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Director of Marketing Communications

Marketing and Public Relations
Communications and Public Relations
Communications / Public Relations Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

At a Glance

Director of Marketing Communications. Top skills: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Social Media.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Public Relations Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$138,520/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+5.0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (24)

Fundraising

5.0

Grant Writing

5.0

Social Media

4.9

Annual Reports

4.9

Storytelling

4.8

Decision Support Systems

4.8

Data Visualization

4.7

Graphic Design

4.6

Student Services

4.5

Digital Communications

4.4

International Relations

4.4

Journalism

4.3

Data Analysis

4.3

Grant Applications

4.3

Photography

4.2

Institutional Research

4.2

Inventory Staging

4.1

Strategic Communication

4.0

News Stories

4.0

Customer Information Control System (CICS)

3.9

Public Relations

3.8

Brand Strategy

3.8

Media Relations

3.7

Common Skills (6)

Leadership

4.6

Strategic Planning

4.1

Communication

3.9

Presentations

3.7

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