CTL Marketing & Communications Director

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications for its Center for Transportation & Logistics. This role demands strategic leadership in executing comprehensive marketing efforts for education, research, and outreach. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong experience in team leadership, digital marketing platforms, and communications tailored for diverse global audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in integrated marketing and communications.
• Experience in higher education or research setting desired.
• Proficiency with digital marketing platforms and social media channels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all marketing and communications efforts.
• Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies.
• Oversee branding, digital engagement, and content creation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Digital Marketing

Project Management

Writing

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Adobe Creative Suite

Web CMS (e.g., Drupal or WordPress)

Job description

CTL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR , Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL), to provide strategic leadership for all marketing and communications efforts; lead a collaborative team responsible for promoting CTL's education, research, and outreach initiatives; develop and implement integrated marketing strategies; manage branding, digital engagement, and content creation; oversee internal and external communications; partner closely with CTL leadership and SCALE Network colleagues to elevate CTL's visibility and influence across global audience; develop and lead high-impact marketing plans; manage a team of marketing, communications, and events professionals; support student recruitment through targeted campaigns; enhance CTL's brand and messaging; advance thought leadership and media outreach efforts; oversee event promotions; ensure a cohesive presence across platforms and audiences; and manage vendor relationships, budgets, and digital tools, including CRM and analytics systems, to optimize outreach and engagement.

Find a full job description here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2du1wb8mpdfz60ee1ts2h/CTL-Marketing-Communications-Director.pdf?rlkey=u5e3wkr0t3rzobwhj7renz69f&st=gys6j992&dl=0

REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; a minimum of five years of experience in integrated marketing and communications; proven team leadership experience; robust writing, editing, and project management skills; proficiency with digital marketing platforms, web CMS (e.g., Drupal or WordPress), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), Adobe Creative Suite, and social media channels; experience in a higher education or research setting. PREFERRED : Master's degree in a related field; Journalism, content marketing or other communications writing experience; and candidate should demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration skills. Job #24916-10

4/17/2025