Senior Content & Editorial Leader (Remote-friendly)

Michigan State University

East Lansing (MI)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

Michigan State University seeks an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content within University Advancement Marketing and Communications (UA MarComm). This role leads the day-to-day editorial program, supervising writers and editors, shaping priority stories, and ensuring quality across Spartan magazine, alumni eNews and related publications.

You will translate content pillars into coordinated storytelling, coach staff, collaborate with campus partners, and uphold

Qualifications

Knowledge of journalism, communications and related fields; experience in editing, publishing, and media relations; ability to coach and develop writers; strong storytelling and editorial judgment; understanding of AP style and accessibility standards; experience collaborating across teams and with subject-matter experts; familiarity with university advancement or nonprofit organizations is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day editorial planning and the story pipeline for University Advancement content; supervise writers, editors and student contributors; write/edit compelling priority stories and oversee proofreading and quality control; guide stories from concept to final publication; collaborate with campus partners to expand reach across publications and channels; manage editorial resources and schedules with Project Management and other UA MarComm functions