Strategic Communications & Brand Manager

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &l

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax & flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Educ Center for Talent Development seeks a Communications Coordinator to amplify CTD visibility through social media, website and multimedia content. Collabo-rate with Marketing and Communications to implement plans, craft stories, and manage campaigns.

The role enhances the organization’s voice, coordinates events, messaging, and materials, supporting enrollment growth and brand presence across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years in communication, marketing, and design production; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to, maintains, and implements the communications/marketing plan.
• Organizes and manages online cultivation activities (information sessions, webinars).
• Implements social media strategy and maintains CTD social media sites.
• Writes stories and press releases for CTD emails, social media, newsletter, website, and media distribution.
• Proofreads copy and responds to media inquiries with leadership input.
• Manages budgets, event logistics, and vendor relations.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Social media

Project management

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Northwestern University’s Educ Center for Talent Development seeks a Communications Coordinator to amplify CTD visibility through social media, website and multimedia content. Collabo-rate with Marketing and Communications to implement plans, craft stories, and manage campaigns.

The role enhances the organization’s voice, coordinates events, messaging, and materials, supporting enrollment growth and brand presence across channels.