Senior Assistant Director, Media, Research & Executive Communications
Core
Lead writer and editorial manager for a global university's corporate communications office, creating narratives to enhance reputation among students, alumni, faculty, and stakeholders.
Role type
Senior Assistant Director, Media, Research & Executive Communications (Lead Writer)
Builds
Print and digital content including news releases, research articles, magazines (Pushing Frontiers, HEY!, U), speeches, opinion pieces, and video scripts.
Domain
Higher Education / Corporate Communications / Media & Journalism
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic storytelling, news and feature writing, editing, multimedia storytelling, editorial packaging, cross-platform content adaptation, vendor management, coaching writers
Preferred skills
Master's in Mass Communication, 12+ years in journalism or senior corporate communications, expertise in research communication and video scripting
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead writing efforts for communication and content marketing; conceptualize and produce President's strategic communications (speeches, opinion pieces); write and publicize science and research communications; plan and manage publication of Pushing Frontiers magazine; advise and coach colleagues on writing narratives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
