Senior Editorial Director — Lead Strategic University Communications (Hybrid)

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley, seeks a Senior Editorial Director for UDAR to lead proactive and reactive media relations in support of campus fundraising. The role directs communications strategy across print, digital, and multimedia content, partnering with senior management to shape long- and short-term plans for fundraising priorities.

The position drives editorial excellence, collaborates with campus leaders, and represents UDAR in key meetings while managing a high-performing team and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of strategic communications principles and best practices.
• Excellent ability to develop and implement strategic communications plans and advise senior leadership.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, facilitation, collaboration, and active listening skills.
• Excellent leadership and personnel management skills.
• Excellent editorial judgment, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of editorial, digital, multimedia, video, social media, accessibility, and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of resource planning, workload management, and personnel administration.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a ten-person editorial and multimedia team, including one subordinate manager and six editors.
• Oversees strategy, development, and execution of communications for fundraising priorities and campaigns.
• Partners with senior leaders to develop long- and short-term communications strategies and serves as primary advancement spokesperson.
• Represents the ED editorial team in campus meetings and collaborates across the university.

Skills

Strategic communications

Editorial leadership

Media relations

Leadership

Editorial judgment

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Political acumen

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California, Berkeley, seeks a Senior Editorial Director for UDAR to lead proactive and reactive media relations in support of campus fundraising. The role directs communications strategy across print, digital, and multimedia content, partnering with senior management to shape long- and short-term plans for fundraising priorities.

The position drives editorial excellence, collaborates with campus leaders, and represents UDAR in key meetings while managing a high-performing team and