Editorial Lead: Content Strategy & Alumni Communications

Mediabistro; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lansing, MI — The university seeks an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content within its University Advancement Marketing and Communications team. This role leads the day-to-day editorial program, overseeing alignment of content with advancement priorities and supervising writers and editors.

Responsibilities include managing the story pipeline, editing, AP style, and serving as editor for the alumni magazine and alumni e-newsletter, guiding publication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong editorial background.
• Proven ability to lead an editorial program and manage staff.
• Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong knowledge of AP style and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day editorial program and strategy.
• Supervise writers, copy editors, and student writers.
• Edit, fact-check, and ensure quality across alumni publications.
• Develop story ideas and oversee the story pipeline.
• Coordinate with campus communicators and other partners.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Storytelling

Team supervision

Writing and editing

AP style knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Job description

East Lansing, MI — The university seeks an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content within its University Advancement Marketing and Communications team. This role leads the day-to-day editorial program, overseeing alignment of content with advancement priorities and supervising writers and editors.

Responsibilities include managing the story pipeline, editing, AP style, and serving as editor for the alumni magazine and alumni e-newsletter, guiding publication