Remote Director of Communications & Digital

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 113,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) seeks a Communications & Digital Director to lead CDT's communications strategy, external engagement, and website oversight. The role supervises two student interns, coordinates media engagement, and partners with external vendors to refresh brand and digital presence.

Reporting to CDT leadership, you will shape messaging for reports, newsletters, and research dissemination, while balancing newsroom-style execution with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, strategy, or audience engagement.
• At least 3 years supervising staff or interns.
• Experience managing external vendors/agencies for websites, design, or media relations.
• Hands-on experience with content management systems, email newsletters, social media tools, and digital analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CDT's communications strategy to reshape public discourse and build demand for evidence-based insights and interventions.
• Own editorial calendar; write and edit content for website, newsletter, social channels, and research reports; guide interns.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Brand management

Media relations

Editorial calendar

Vendor management

Team supervision

CMS & web analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Notion

Slack

Kit

G‑Suite

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) seeks a Communications & Digital Director to lead CDT's communications strategy, external engagement, and website oversight. The role supervises two student interns, coordinates media engagement, and partners with external vendors to refresh brand and digital presence.

Reporting to CDT leadership, you will shape messaging for reports, newsletters, and research dissemination, while balancing newsroom-style execution with a