Content Manager (Marketing & Communications)

Drexel University; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Remote and flexible work options

Tuition remission for self and depende

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia seeks a Content Manager (Marketing & Communications) to plan, develop, edit, and distribute high‑quality content that supports the Howley College of Engineering and Computing’s communications and engagement goals.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Communications and Content, you will serve as the College’s primary writer and editor across digital, print, and multimedia channels, translating complex topics for diverse audiences and collaborating with faculty,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Technical Writing, or related field.
• 4 to 6 years of professional writing, editing, and content creation experience.
• Ability to interview researchers and translate technical topics into clear narratives for external audiences.
• Experience across digital feature stories, newsletters, web copy, magazines, and social media.
• Strong editing skills with adherence to style guides.
• Excellent organizational skills for high-volume content deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, edit, and distribute high‑quality content supporting engineering and computing communications goals.
• Interview faculty, students, alumni, researchers, and industry partners to develop compelling stories.
• Translate technical subjects for diverse audiences and support research visibility and engagement.
• Maintain content calendars and manage editorial workflows across digital and print channels.
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to ensure brand consistency and publication schedules.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Communications

4-6 years professional writing

STEM storytelling

Editorial excellence

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Content Management Systems

Enterprise email marketing platforms

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs . Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values .

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Content Manager (Marketing & Communications)

Job no: 507200
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics, College of Engineering

Job Summary

The Content Manager is responsible for planning, developing, editing, and distributing high-quality content that supports the Howley College of Engineering and Computing's communications, reputation‑building, faculty visibility, research promotion, advancement, and engagement goals.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Communications and Content, the Content Manager serves as the College's primary writer and editor across digital, print, and multimedia channels. Working with faculty, students, alumni, administrators, and researchers, this position develops compelling stories that highlight the College's achievements, innovation, impact, and people.

The Content Manager supports a centralized shared‑services model serving the College's schools, departments, research centers, and administrative units.

Essential Functions

• Content Development & Writing:
  • Research, write, edit, and publish articles, feature stories, newsletters, reports, web content, and marketing materials.
  • Interview faculty, students, alumni, researchers, and industry partners.
  • Translate technical and academic subject matter into content appropriate for diverse audiences.
  • Develop content supporting research visibility, faculty recognition, community engagement, advancement, and reputation‑building initiatives.
• Faculty & Research Story Development:
  • Identify research, innovation, and faculty achievement stories.
  • Assist the Director, Strategic Communications and Content, with development of thought leadership content.
  • Collaborate with faculty to communicate research impact and outcomes to a diverse group of audiences.
  • Support media relations and strategic communications initiatives.
• Editorial Management:
  • Maintain content calendars and manage editorial workflows.
  • Review and edit content submitted by contributors.
  • In collaboration with University Marketing & Communications, ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with University brand standards.
  • Coordinate approvals and digital and print publication schedules.
• Digital Content Support:
  • Develop web content and update digital communications assets.
  • Support newsletter and email communications.
  • Coordinate with marketing technology staff to optimize content performance and search visibility.
• Digital Content Support:
  • Develop web content and update digital communications assets.
  • Support newsletter and email communications.
  • Coordinate with marketing technology staff to optimize content performance and search visibility.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Technical Writing, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience as a professional writer, editor, and content creator.
• STEM Storytelling:
  • Demonstrated ability to interview researchers, scientists, or engineers and translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences.
• Experience writing and editing across a diverse portfolio, including digital feature stories, newsletters, web copy, magazines, and social media content.
• Editorial Knowledge:
  • Advanced editing skills with strict adherence to professional and university style guides.
• Project Management:
  • Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of content deadlines within a shared‑services or agency‑style environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of interviewing and building rapport with diverse groups, including faculty, alumni, students, and senior administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience writing within a university setting, research institution, or agency servicing higher education clients.
• Digital Infrastructure Knowledge:
  • Experience working within Content Management Systems and managing enterprise email marketing platforms.
• Advancement Support:
  • Experience writing persuasive content for institutional advancement, fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, or alumni relations.

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from$60,240.00 - $90,350.00. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition will vary based on thesuccessful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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Advertised: Sep 2 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 16 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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