Associate Director of Content - Remote Editorial Leader

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content in UA MarComm. You will manage the editorial program, oversee the story pipeline, write and develop priority content, and supervise a team of writers and editors to ensure high-quality storytelling across Spartan magazine, alumni eNews, and related publications.

You will collaborate with the Director of Content, Project Management, and campus partners to translate content pillars into a

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a four-year college degree in Journalism, Telecommunications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day editorial planning and story pipeline, assign writers and resources.
• Supervise editors, copy editors, and student writers; provide feedback and develop staff.
• Edit, proofread, fact-check, and ensure standards across publications.
• Collaborate with campus partners to gather information and shape compelling narratives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to extend stories across channels and optimize reach.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Storytelling

Coaching and development

Editorial planning

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

AP style

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content in UA MarComm. You will manage the editorial program, oversee the story pipeline, write and develop priority content, and supervise a team of writers and editors to ensure high-quality storytelling across Spartan magazine, alumni eNews, and related publications.

You will collaborate with the Director of Content, Project Management, and campus partners to translate content pillars into a