Senior Editorial Leader, Content Strategy & Storytelling

Michigan State University(MSU); East Lansing (MI); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Michigan State University’s University Advancement Marketing and Communications (UA MarComm) seeks an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content. You will manage the day-to-day editorial program, oversee the story pipeline, and guide priority content from concept to publication.

Reporting to the Director of Content, you will supervise writers and editors, shape stories with strong editorial judgment, and ensure alignment with campus priorities across Spartan magazine,

Responsabilidades

• Editorial and Storytelling Management – Translate University Advancement content strategy, content pillars, and storytelling priorities into an actionable editorial program and story pipeline.
• Lead day-to-day editorial planning, including developing story angles, assigning writers and editorial resources, coordinating contributors, and maintaining visibility into upcoming content needs.
• Research, interview, and write compelling content for priority Advancement stories, publications, and communications, particularly projects requiring strong editorial judgment or complex storytelling.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate writers, copy editing, proofreading staff, and student writers, including assigning work, setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Guide stories from concept through final editorial approval, ensuring strong storytelling, audience relevance, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Advancement priorities.
• Collaborate with writers and partners to develop story concepts, conduct interviews, and identify compelling narratives that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and engagement.
• Identify gaps, emerging story opportunities, and resource needs and bring recommendations to the Director of Content.
• Coordinate with campus communicators, subject‑matter experts, development colleagues, and other partners to gather information, shape stories, and support collaborative content development.
• Partner with Project Management on schedules, workflows, approvals, and production coordination while retaining editorial ownership of story assignments, content quality, and publication readiness.

Descripción del empleo

Michigan State University’s University Advancement Marketing and Communications (UA MarComm) seeks an experienced editorial leader to serve as Associate Director of Content. You will manage the day-to-day editorial program, oversee the story pipeline, and guide priority content from concept to publication.

Reporting to the Director of Content, you will supervise writers and editors, shape stories with strong editorial judgment, and ensure alignment with campus priorities across Spartan magazine,