Editorial Lead, Content Strategy & Storytelling (Remote)

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content within University Advancement Marketing and Communications (UA MarComm).

The role leads the day-to-day editorial program, manages the story pipeline, guides priority content, and oversees editing, copy editing, proofreading, and quality across the content function. Remote-friendly and MSU-based, it supports flagship publications and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising, coaching and developing writers, editors, students, or other communications staff.
• Experience serving as editor or senior editorial lead for a magazine, newsletter, website, newsroom, or other recurring publication.
• Demonstrated excellence in professional writing and storytelling, with editing, copy editing, and proofreading experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate content strategy into an actionable editorial program and story pipeline.
• Lead day-to-day editorial planning, assign writers and resources, coordinate contributors, maintain visibility into upcoming needs.
• Research, interview, and write compelling content for priority stories and publications.
• Supervise and develop writers, copy editors, and student writers; provide feedback and development.
• Guide stories from concept through final approval with strong editorial judgment and alignment with priorities.
• Collaborate with partners to develop story concepts and identify compelling narratives across platforms.
• Identify gaps and opportunities; bring recommendations to the Director of Content.
• Coordinate with campus communicators and subject-matter experts to gather information and shape stories.
• Partner with Project Management on schedules, workflows, and production while owning editorial quality.

Skills

Editing

Copy editing

Proofreading

Editorial standards

AP style

Storytelling

Staff development

Editorial planning

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content within University Advancement Marketing and Communications (UA MarComm).

The role leads the day-to-day editorial program, manages the story pipeline, guides priority content, and oversees editing, copy editing, proofreading, and quality across the content function. Remote-friendly and MSU-based, it supports flagship publications and cross-team collaboration.