Dean of Communications jobs in Renton, WA

Dean of Communications manages administrative functions of the college of communications. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Communications leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Communications requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Communications manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Communications typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Account Manager, Reactive Issues Communications
  • WE Communications
  • Bellevue, WA OTHER
  • What We Need

    As part of the Reactive Issues team, the Account Manager will help defend Microsoft's brand from reputational threats running the gamut from cybersecurity issues and geopolitical challenges, to domestic politics and corporate practices. In this capacity, the Account Manager will act as a strategic counselor to Microsoft, acting as an early warning system for emerging issues, working to develop messaging and strategy, and ultimately navigating high-volume and high-complexity news cycles with hands-on media relations.

     

    What you'll be doing

    Job Functions:

    • Manage and grow client relationships to assure internal and external stakeholders alignment, by negotiating and managing client expectations and satisfaction and managing workload across junior staff.
    • Develop and execute reactive communication plans
    • Provide strategic counsel to key clients and serve as a trusted advisor
    • Build awareness and showcase capabilities, talent, and results internally and externally
    • Support the team on data-oriented media landscape reports and social media conversation while also furthering team proficiency in data analysis/reporting.
    • Daily engagement with key, senior level media/influencers; managing strategy related to unexpected news cycles and/or stories.
    • Serve as project manager for complex project demonstrating strategic planning and creative thinking, including case studies, preparedness exercises, pitch development, etc.
    • Share industry POV and strong understanding of shifts and opportunities in the competitive agency landscape.
    • Identify global, digital, and social communications trends; counsel clients/agency in understanding the importance of social media engagement
    • Assure internal and external stakeholders are aligned
    • Serve as primary day-to-day contact with clients; proactively engage on issues
    • Manage career development and performance of direct reports, managing up to senior staff on crisis issues, and client/team satisfaction while holding the team accountable to demonstrating agency values
    • Other duties as assigned.

    What you've been able to accomplish

    Minimum/Preferred Requirements:

    • 5-6 years of experience in integrated communications or PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry; 2 years of management experience required

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience with corporate image, issues/crisis management and strategic communications across multiple audience segments.

    • Exceptional media relations background with demonstrated capacity of working with global business and policy press to manage story development.
    • Experience supporting technology clients or technology, business; experience in cybersecurity a plus
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)

     

    Additional Requirements:

    • High level of analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge

    • High level of initiative; take accountability for role on projects

    • Demonstrated creative and strategic mindset

    • Has established editor and/or analyst relationships and has proactively placed stories

    • Made presentations to groups of all sizes; pitched new business

    • Client and business environment:  Customer service orientation is a must.  Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks

    • Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations

    • Proficiency in data analysis and/or Excel
    • Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
    • Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English

    • May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

    • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

    About Us

    WE Communications:

    WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action. 

     

    For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

     

    We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

     

    Your Salary: 

    The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $85,000- $94,000 per year. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to business needs, level of responsibility, skill set, level of experience, and geographical location. 

     

     

    Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days - 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support - 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees 

    - 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability 

    - 2 weeks caregiver leave - Support with home office equipment - Bi-annual Wellness Credits - Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs) - Community Engagement Days - Learning and Development Programs for our employees 

     

     

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    Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

     

    Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

     

     

    Beginning September 2023, North America employees will be asked to come into the office on Tuesdays only.  

     

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SPRING 2024 TECH PR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (Microsoft AI/Executive Communications)
  • WE Communications
  • Bellevue, WA OTHER
  • What We Need Are you looking to join the fast-paced world of PR, where technology intersects with businesses and people? To be on the frontier of cutting-edge technology and help premier brands reach ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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SPRING 2024 TECH PR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (Microsoft Work and Play: Consumer Communications)
  • WE Communications
  • Bellevue, WA OTHER
  • What We Need Are you looking to join the fast-paced world of PR, where technology intersects with businesses and people? To be on the frontier of cutting-edge technology and help premier brands reach ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Dean of Culture
  • Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • Dean of Culture Reports to: Principal Classification: Classified Job Status: Full Time/ExemptYear Round Employee Start Date: ASAP Location: Seattle, WAABOUT RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Rainier ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Senior Systems Engineer 3
  • M.C. Dean, Inc.
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • As a Senior Security Systems Engineer 3 you will be an expert in designing and deploying security solutions and technology to improve our customers' physical security posture. This position requires i...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Middle School - Dean of Students
  • Renton School District
  • Renton, WA FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 10616 Position Type: Certificated/Certificated - Teacher Date Posted: 6/8/2023 Location: McKnight Middle School Date Available: 2023-2024 School Year Position Information: Contract Type Continu...
  • 23 Days Ago

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School Of Medicine HR Director
  • University of Washington
  • Seattle, WA
  • As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW e...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chemistry Professor - Tenure Track
  • Tacoma Community College
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Who We Are Priority Consideration Date: January 14, 2024 Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mathematics Professor - Tenure Track
  • Tacoma Community College
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Who We Are Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city i...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor, Nursing Programs
  • Lake Washington Institute of Technology
  • Kirkland, WA
  • Salary: $101,610.00 - $118,467.00 Annually Location : Kirkland, WA Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 24F001 Depa...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Professor - Part-Time
  • Tacoma Community College
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Who We Are This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vac...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer User Professor - Part-Time
  • Tacoma Community College
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Who We Are Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approxima...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anthropology Professor - Part-time
  • Tacoma Community College
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Who We Are Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city i...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teaching Faculty, Counseling Division Low Residency Programs (remote)
  • Antioch University
  • Seattle, WA
  • Division: Counseling Reports to: Chairs and Divisional Dean Classification: Faculty, Full-time Location: Remote, with th...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Renton is a city in King County, Washington, and an inner-ring suburb of Seattle. Situated 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Seattle, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington, at the mouth of the Cedar River. After a long history as an important salmon fishing area for Native Americans, Renton was first settled by people of European descent in the 1860s, and its early economy was based on coal mining, clay production, and timber export. Today, Renton is best known as the final assembly point for the Boeing 737 family of commercial airplanes, but it is also home to a growin...
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