Impactful Assistant Director, Advancement Communications

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College seeks an Assistant Director of Advancement Communications and Content to develop engaging stories and high-quality content across campaigns, donor communications and alumni outreach. You will collaborate with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to translate priorities into compelling narratives for multiple channels.

The role requires excellent writing, storytelling, interviewing and project-management skills, with responsibility for digital and print content

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, content development, marketing, journalism, public relations or advancement communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills across diverse audiences and channels.
• Strong interviewing and research skills to translate complex information into clear content.
• Experience developing digital, email, web and social media content.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling content supporting Merrimack’s fundraising, alumni engagement and campaign priorities.
• Write and edit stories featuring students, alumni, donors, faculty and community impact.
• Identify meaningful stories and connect outcomes to donor investment and college priorities.
• Interview stakeholders to develop authentic, engaging content.
• Translate institutional priorities into audience-focused communications for multiple channels.
• Adapt content for email, web, social media and publications.
• Support campaign, donor and alumni communications with strategic storytelling.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure brand-consistent messaging.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers and designers for assets.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Interviewing

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English or related field

Tools

CMS

Email marketing

Social media tools

Analytics

Job description

Merrimack College seeks an Assistant Director of Advancement Communications and Content to develop engaging stories and high-quality content across campaigns, donor communications and alumni outreach. You will collaborate with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to translate priorities into compelling narratives for multiple channels.

The role requires excellent writing, storytelling, interviewing and project-management skills, with responsibility for digital and print content