Sydney Jones Wright
About Sydney Jones Wright
Sydney Jones Wright is the Associate Director of Executive Communications at Vanderbilt University, with a background in social media strategy and crisis communications.
Title
Sydney Jones Wright currently holds the position of Associate Director Of Executive Communications at Vanderbilt University. The role involves working in a hybrid capacity within the Nashville Metropolitan Area.
Previous Roles at Jacksonville State University
Sydney Jones Wright held multiple positions at Jacksonville State University over a span of several years. She served as Director of Digital Media Services from 2021 to 2023, Assistant Director of Social Media and Communications from 2020 to 2021, and Social Media Specialist from 2017 to 2020. Her responsibilities included developing a comprehensive social media strategy that significantly increased engagement and managing crisis communication during major campus incidents.
Early Career
Prior to her roles at Jacksonville State University, Sydney Jones Wright worked as a Social Media Specialist at Abundance Consignment from 2014 to 2015 and as Marketing Manager at Pump It Up from 2013 to 2017 in Pelham, Alabama. These positions helped her gain early experience in social media and marketing management.
Education and Expertise
Sydney Jones Wright holds a Master's degree in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, which she completed in one year (2019 to 2020) at Jacksonville State University. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Image Management from the same institution, studying from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background has equipped her with specialized knowledge in crisis communications and public relations.
Professional Achievements
Sydney Jones Wright has been recognized for excellence in strategic planning and execution within the higher education community. She led a crisis communication team at Jacksonville State University that effectively managed public relations during a major campus incident. She also implemented a targeted marketing campaign that resulted in a notable increase in Gen-Z student enrollment. Additionally, she has been a guest speaker at multiple higher education conferences, sharing her insights on social media strategy and crisis communications.