Assistant Director, Strategic Communications & Content

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to advance the university's reputation through integrated communications, storytelling, web content coordination, and enterprise social media strategy. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on content creation.

You will lead cross-unit initiatives, advise campus leaders, manage complex projects, and oversee content planning, social media, and digital campaigns, including writing, editing, photography, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, digital communications, or a related field.
• Experience leading multifaceted communications projects and providing direction to staff, project teams, or other communications professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated strategic communications plans supporting university priorities, presidential initiatives, enrollment, advancement, and institutional reputation.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and strategic direction to the Social Media and Strategic Communications Manager, establishing priorities and supporting professional development.
• Guide the Social Media and Strategic Communications Manager in developing integrated content, social media, and communications strategies to strengthen reputation and audience engagement.
• Serve as a communications advisor to university leadership on messaging, storytelling, and audience engagement.
• Lead strategic content planning across print, digital, web, social media, and multimedia channels.
• Write, edit, and oversee high-profile communications including leadership messaging, feature stories, newsletters, websites, and major digital campaigns.
• Coordinate cross-functional communications projects with colleges and administrative divisions.
• Support media relations with messaging, background materials, and integrated digital content.

Skills

Writing & editing

Strategic communications

Social media strategy

Content planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Analytics

Content Management Systems

Job description

San José State University seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to advance the university's reputation through integrated communications, storytelling, web content coordination, and enterprise social media strategy. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on content creation.

You will lead cross-unit initiatives, advise campus leaders, manage complex projects, and oversee content planning, social media, and digital campaigns, including writing, editing, photography, and