Senior Marketing Communications Strategist

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental and Vision coverage

Income protection (life/disability)

Retirement plan through CalPERS

Tuition waiver

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead high-impact storytelling across CSUF’s newsroom, newsletters, and magazine. The role will drive editorial strategy, content development, and multi-channel distribution to advance the university’s brand and leadership messaging.

The ideal candidate brings advanced skills in journalism, marketing communications, and public relations, with a track record of measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with four years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience in public affairs, media relations, publications, and marketing programs.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing/communication plans and initiatives.
• Strong writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills with editorial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily newsroom, editorial, and content operations across multiple channels.
• Develop content and edit materials to support university priorities and leadership messaging.
• Collaborate with Editorial Director, Branding, Strategic Communications and Media Relations teams.
• Apply research and analytics to inform editorial decisions and audience targeting.

Skills

Story development

Journalistic writing

Media relations

Strategic marketing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Four years of relevant experience

Job description

California State University, Fullerton seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead high-impact storytelling across CSUF’s newsroom, newsletters, and magazine. The role will drive editorial strategy, content development, and multi-channel distribution to advance the university’s brand and leadership messaging.

The ideal candidate brings advanced skills in journalism, marketing communications, and public relations, with a track record of measurable results.