Remote Communications & Digital Strategy Director

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Communications & Digital Director to lead CDT's communications strategy and external engagement, guiding the team in distributing research-based insights to educators and the public. The role shapes launch messaging, writes newsletters, and oversees a small team including two student interns while coordinating with external vendors.

The Director will manage the CDT website, set editorial direction, and drive digital channels from planning through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years in communications, strategy, or audience engagement.
• Minimum of three years supervising staff or interns.
• Experience managing external vendors (web, design, media).
• Hands-on experience with CMS, email newsletters, social media tools, and digital analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CDT's communications strategy to reshape public discourse.
• Write and edit content for website, newsletter, social channels, and reports.
• Lead the website refresh and manage vendors for design/tech.
• Coordinate media engagement and prep materials with external support.
• Support fundraising through grant reports and donor materials.
• Supervise two student interns and design processes for a small team.
• Collaborate across functions to balance priorities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Editorial leadership

Team supervision

Vendor management

CMS & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Notion

Slack

G-Suite

Kit

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Communications & Digital Director to lead CDT's communications strategy and external engagement, guiding the team in distributing research-based insights to educators and the public. The role shapes launch messaging, writes newsletters, and oversees a small team including two student interns while coordinating with external vendors.

The Director will manage the CDT website, set editorial direction, and drive digital channels from planning through execution.