Associate Director of Communications

About the role

The Associate Director of Communications will lead the execution of the McDonough School of Business’s communications strategy, amplifying faculty research, student achievements, and key initiatives such as the Dean’s Office programs, Fields of the Future, and Jesuit Business Initiatives. Working closely with academic and co‑curricular leaders, the role ensures consistent messaging to internal and external audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans for Dean’s Office initiatives, academic programs, and co‑curricular activities.
• Manage media relations, including responding to inquiries, building media lists, crafting pitches, and tracking coverage.
• Serve as primary liaison with the school’s PR agencies in Washington, D.C. and Dubai.
• Produce and edit content for the newsroom, magazine, social media, newsletters, and other publications.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to create multimedia assets that raise the school’s profile.

Required profile

• Proven experience in higher‑education or business‑school communications.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to write for diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for partnership with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Required skills

• Media relations and press outreach.
• Content creation and editorial planning.
• Strategic communication planning.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the narrative of a leading business school.
• Collaboration with senior university leadership and global partners.
• Access to Georgetown’s extensive academic and professional network.