Director of Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health Sciences seeks a Director of Content Strategy to lead editorial direction and day-to-day operations for the core communications team. The role coordinates with University Communications, manages staff, and shapes storytelling across campaigns.

The position ensures messaging alignment, oversees media relations, and drives strategic communications priorities for the organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of media relations concepts, principles and technical aspects including broadcast communications.
• Knowledge of UC San Diego Health Sciences location, mission, and programs.
• Knowledge of crisis and emergency communications practices.
• Strong understanding of how to best use print, broadcast, and online media.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Experience leading staff and managing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and editorial leadership for the Health Sciences communications team.
• Oversee daily communications activities, staff supervision, and content development.
• Ensure continuity of communications services and align messaging with priorities.
• Partner with University Communications on major campaigns and strategy.
• Represent Health Sciences on systemwide storytelling and content committees.
• Guide media relations, messaging, and editorial priorities across the org.

Skills

Media relations knowledge

Crisis communications

Print/broadcast/online media

Interpersonal & written comms

Staff supervision & workflow mgmt

Education

Advanced degree in Communications

Job description

UC San Diego Health Sciences seeks a Director of Content Strategy to lead editorial direction and day-to-day operations for the core communications team. The role coordinates with University Communications, manages staff, and shapes storytelling across campaigns.

The position ensures messaging alignment, oversees media relations, and drives strategic communications priorities for the organization.