Hybrid Communications Manager: Eurasia & Alumni

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies seeks a Communications Manager to lead an integrated communications strategy that supports marketing, public relations, and alumni relations. The role reports to the Associate Director and drives content across print and digital platforms.

The position emphasizes storytelling, accessibility, and collaboration, requiring strong writing, editorial, and design awareness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Experience with digital and multimedia communications.
• Strong writing and editorial skills; knowledge of print and digital design.
• Experience shaping communications strategy in higher education, nonprofit, or think tank settings.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements communications and marketing programs.
• Oversees Center content across print and digital platforms.
• Develops marketing plans for the Center’s programs and activities.
• Manages the Davis Center website, publications, email marketing, and social media channels.
• Manages relationship with the Center’s web developer and contracts for services.
• Responds to questions and requests from media and the public, and redirects queries as needed.
• Recruits and manages contracted communications professionals (copy editors, writers, designers, photographers).
• Evaluates effectiveness of communication strategies using data and metrics.
• Ensures adherence to digital content best practices, Harvard guidelines, accessibility standards, copyright, and policies.
• Supports colleagues’ professional development through skill shares or guidelines.
• Contributes to the CGIS, FAS, and Harvard communications community.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Public relations

Editorial writing

Strategic planning

Job description

Harvard University’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies seeks a Communications Manager to lead an integrated communications strategy that supports marketing, public relations, and alumni relations. The role reports to the Associate Director and drives content across print and digital platforms.

The position emphasizes storytelling, accessibility, and collaboration, requiring strong writing, editorial, and design awareness.