Director of Marketing and Communications

Marketing and Communications is responsible for raising statewide awareness of the brand; increasing visibility through strategic communication and engagement with stakeholders, particularly through digital marketing; building and fostering understanding of IEI’s programs and initiatives; and executing complex campaigns across multiple communications channels that convey the value and impact of IEI and its programs. The Director of Communications and Marketing, a senior-level position reporting to the Director for the Institute for Emerging Issues, leads the development and implementation of an integrated, multi-faceted communications and marketing strategy designed to strengthen the organization’s brand, elevate its impact and advance IEI as an authoritative voice in addressing emerging issues critical to North Carolina’s economic vibrancy. The Director of Communications and Marketing will manage the communications and marketing team and work collaboratively with individuals and various organizations, the University and IEI’s partners throughout North Carolina. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.