Associate Director, Editorial & Content Strategy

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University’s Columbia Business School is seeking an Associate Director, Editorial for Marketing & Communications to develop editorial content that brings CBS’s vision, thought leadership, and strategic priorities to life. Working with stakeholders across CBS, this role produces engaging content across print, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with experience in newsletters and long- and short-form content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required; minimum 3-5 years related experience.
• Proven history of creating high-quality, engaging content; portfolio/writing sample required.
• Must have highly proficient writing and editing skills; translate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience with SEO, keyword research, and editorial guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct editorial interviews with faculty and subject matter experts; write and publish short- and long-form content for print, digital, and social media.
• Develop engaging pieces on business topics and faculty research; translate technical findings for a general audience.
• Experiment with formats and collaborate on copy for social media and video.
• Cover lectures, conferences, and CBS events as needed.
• Maintain editorial standards and ensure consistency of voice.
• Collaborate with design to create graphic elements for pieces.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Storytelling

Newsletter

SEO basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Content Management Systems

HTML

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Columbia University’s Columbia Business School is seeking an Associate Director, Editorial for Marketing & Communications to develop editorial content that brings CBS’s vision, thought leadership, and strategic priorities to life. Working with stakeholders across CBS, this role produces engaging content across print, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with experience in newsletters and long- and short-form content.