Communications Manager (The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute) Baltimore, MD, United States Posted 4 hours ago

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Communications Manager (The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122520Date CreatedSeptember 18, 2026Job FamilyCommunications, Marketing & EventsJob SubfamilyCommunications & MktgJob FunctionCommunications and MarketingExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleMonday - Friday / 8:30am - 5:00pmWorksite01-MD:Homewood CampusWork ModalityHybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week)

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute is seeking a Communications Manager to develop and manage all external and internal communications and communications-related activities for the Institute. In coordination with the Institute Director and Managing Director, this position will develop and implement all institute communications, including but not limited to event promotion, branding, marketing, PR and media relations, and content creation for website, media, social media, newsletters and other publications, and other efforts. This position will coordinate closely on many of these activities with University Communications and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) Communications teams. Given the very public nature of the institute and its importance to both KSAS and the University as a major strategic priority, this position requires a professional with significant expertise across all of the marketing and communications functions as described.

The Communications Manager is responsible for the communications, marketing, and public affairs functions for a relatively small to moderately complex department or center and typically supervises a team. The Communications & Marketing Manager will shape and advance the communications strategy, messaging, and brand for local, state, national, and/or international audiences.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative, broad, tactical communication and/or marketing plans and approaches (e.g., online or print media, giveaways, radio/television) to increase visibility of the area’s programs and initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning and assist in defining and formulating key messages and identifying overall communication and marketing approaches.
• Provide consultation and advice to program leadership on a variety of communications and marketing needs.
• Write and edit communication and marketing materials, including speeches, presentations, news releases, etc. on behalf of area leadership.
• May have media responsibility for media contact based on overall needs of the area and the internal resources available.
• Manage the communications and marketing team within area of oversight, including supervision of non-exempt and/or exempt staff.
• Provide vision, leadership and counsel for communications and marketing efforts, including overseeing an integrated communications plan.
• Create original content such as web content and e-newsletters across a variety of platforms, based on the overall needs of the area and the internal resources available.
• Formulate and manage a comprehensive media relations strategy and program at the local, state and national levels to garner coverage in print, television, radio, online and social media outlets, in collaboration with other internal resources.
• Provide fiscal oversight of internal and external stakeholder communications, marketing, and media plans.
• Engage with key media outlets, both proactively and reactively, based on the overall needs of the area and the internal resources available.
• Lead communications outreach and logistics for special events.
• Identify strategic communications opportunities with internal and external partners.
• Develop benchmark criteria to regularly track and evaluate the effectiveness of communications strategies.
• Adhere to the university and school branding guidelines for all projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• The Communications Manager will serve as a key liaison to both external and university audiences, leading efforts to market and promote the institute’s events and programs.
• Design and execute integrated digital engagement strategies across social media, web, and email to build and expand audience reach and constituent engagement.
• Liaise with counterparts around the university on aligning communications strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Branding - Advanced
• Communications Planning - Advanced
• Content Management - Advanced
• Editing - Advanced
• Media Monitoring and Analysis - Advanced
• Media Relations - Advanced
• Project Management - Intermediate
• Workflow Management - Intermediate
• Writing - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

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Classified Title: Communications & Marketing Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Communications Manager (The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute)   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: $75,135 - $131,510 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus  
Department name: SNF Agora Institute   
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

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Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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