Strategic Communications Lead & Content Strategist
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Job summary
San José State University seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to advance the university's reputation through integrated communications, storytelling, and enterprise social media strategy. You will lead high‑impact content creation, coordinate cross‑functional projects, and advise campus leaders on messaging and engagement.
The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on creation—writing, editing, photography, video, and digital storytelling—to ensure timely, accessible
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required with five or more years in strategic communications or related fields.
- Proven ability to lead multifaceted communications projects and guide staff or project teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement integrated strategic communications plans aligned with university priorities.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Social Media and Strategic Communications Manager; support professional development.
- Advise university leadership on messaging, storytelling, and audience engagement across channels.
- Lead content planning across print, digital, web, social, and multimedia channels.
- Create and oversee high-profile communications, including leadership messaging and major digital campaigns.
Skills
Education
Job description
San José State University seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to advance the university's reputation through integrated communications, storytelling, and enterprise social media strategy. You will lead high‑impact content creation, coordinate cross‑functional projects, and advise campus leaders on messaging and engagement.
The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on creation—writing, editing, photography, video, and digital storytelling—to ensure timely, accessible
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