Chief Communications & Content Strategist

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Director of Strategic Communications and Content to lead the college's communications strategy across engineering and computing. This role shapes executive, research, and faculty communications, coordinating with UMAC, advancement, and school partners to elevate the college’s reputation and impact.

The Director will oversee content strategy, thought leadership, media relations, and internal communications, ensuring consistent messaging across

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive professional experience in communications, brand management, or public relations.
• Leadership: Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing direct report(s) responsible for creating content for digital and print.
• Institutional Adaptability: Experience working within a complex, decentralized organization.
• Crisis Management: Demonstrated competence handling crisis communications, issue mitigation, and rapid-response messaging.
• Media Relations: Track record of securing local, national, or trade media placements for technical, scientific, or academic innovations.
• Strategic Execution: Experience developing and executing multi-channel, data-driven communication plans across web, social media, print, and video platforms.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications & Reputation Management: Partner with the Executive Director to develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned with College priorities and institutional goals.
• Research & Faculty Communications: Develop and implement a research communications strategy that elevates faculty scholarship, innovation, and research impact.
• Executive Communications & Internal Communications: In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and produce executive communications for College leadership.
• Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership: Develop and maintain a College-wide editorial strategy and content calendar.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise content development staff and coordinate communications projects.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Management

Media Relations

Strategic Execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Director of Strategic Communications and Content to lead the college's communications strategy across engineering and computing. This role shapes executive, research, and faculty communications, coordinating with UMAC, advancement, and school partners to elevate the college’s reputation and impact.

The Director will oversee content strategy, thought leadership, media relations, and internal communications, ensuring consistent messaging across