Strategic Communications Director

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanfordlivetickets is seeking a proactive Communications Director on the Stanford campus to lead strategic communications and hands-on production for our center. You will craft stories, manage newsletters, update pages, and pilot new media formats while coordinating with faculty and staff.

The role requires exceptional writing, copyediting, attention to detail, and the ability to use analytics to inform decisions. A hybrid arrangement with on-site collaboration is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in ethics and interdisciplinary work.
• Self-directed producer with strong collaboration skills.
• Experience in media relations and pitching stories.
• Ability to translate scholarship for public audiences.
• Proficient with web CMS, email marketing, and social channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications planning and day-to-day execution.
• Build newsletters, update web pages, and draft social content.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver assets.

Skills

Subject matter affinity

Ownership mindset

Media relations

Digital production

Analytics-driven

Project management

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Mailchimp

Social media tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

Stanfordlivetickets is seeking a proactive Communications Director on the Stanford campus to lead strategic communications and hands-on production for our center. You will craft stories, manage newsletters, update pages, and pilot new media formats while coordinating with faculty and staff.

The role requires exceptional writing, copyediting, attention to detail, and the ability to use analytics to inform decisions. A hybrid arrangement with on-site collaboration is offered.