Shape the Narrative of a World-Class Institution

Director of Editorial, Marketing Communications

Location: Waltham, MA
Salary Range: $119,100 - $136,700
Reports To: Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications and Public Relations

The Opportunity

At Brandeis University, every story we tell reflects our founding values of academic excellence, rigorous inquiry, and a deep commitment to social justice. We are seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly collaborative Director of Editorial, Marketing Communications to lead our storytelling efforts and elevate the university's reputation and visibility.

As Director, you will do far more than manage content production. You will serve as the architect of Brandeis University's narrative voice, leading a talented team of content creators, serving as Managing Editor of Brandeis Magazine, and partnering across the institution to transform groundbreaking research, student achievements, faculty expertise, and institutional milestones into compelling stories that engage audiences and advance university priorities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished editorial leader who understands how to blend the principles of journalism with the goals of strategic communications and marketing.

How You Will Make an Impact

Drive Content Strategy (50%)

• Partner with the Assistant Vice President to develop and execute a comprehensive editorial and content strategy.

• Lead the creation of compelling print, digital, and multimedia content aligned with Brandeis University's brand, reputation, and enrollment goals.

• Oversee the editorial process from concept development through publication and distribution.

• Ensure content reflects institutional priorities and resonates with key audiences, including prospective students, alumni, faculty, donors, and external stakeholders.

Champion Collaboration Across Campus (20%)

• Build strong partnerships with colleagues across Institutional Advancement, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other university departments.

• Foster a cohesive institutional voice across channels and platforms.

• Introduce innovative higher education and communications best practices to strengthen storytelling and audience engagement.

Lead and Inspire a Creative Team (15%)

• Supervise and mentor a talented team of writers and content producers.

• Create a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Guide daily editorial operations while encouraging innovative approaches to storytelling and content development.

Lead Brandeis Magazine (15%)

• Serve as Managing Editor for the university's flagship publication.

• Direct editorial planning, feature development, and content production.

• Manage freelance writers, editors, photographers, and other contributors.

• Oversee photo shoots, editorial calendars, and production timelines to ensure a high-quality publication that engages alumni and the broader Brandeis community.

Who You Are

A Master Storyteller

You possess exceptional editorial judgment and a strong command of narrative, tone, grammar, and style. You can identify compelling stories and adapt them effectively across multiple formats and audiences.

A Proven Leader

You have successfully led teams of writers, editors, content creators, and freelance contributors, helping them produce outstanding work while meeting ambitious deadlines.

A Strategic Thinker

You understand how content supports institutional goals, strengthens brand reputation, and advances enrollment and engagement objectives.

A Skilled Collaborator

You excel at building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and navigating complex organizations with professionalism and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.

• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in editorial leadership, strategic communications, journalism, or content marketing.

• Demonstrated experience managing editorial teams and content development initiatives.

• Experience overseeing the production and developmental editing of a major publication, such as a magazine.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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