Strategic Communications & Marketing Advisor

Harvarduniversity; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Communications & Marketing Services Specialist to provide strategic communications support across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. You will collaborate with departmental leaders to develop content, manage digital channels, and execute campaigns aligned with institutional goals and brand standards.

The role involves on-campus work in Cambridge, MA, with a hybrid schedule and responsibility for managing multiple projects to deliver timely, accessible communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible communications, marketing, public relations, digital communications, or related experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills.
• Experience creating and managing content across multiple communications channels.

Responsibilities

• Advise departments on communications and marketing strategies, tactics, and channels to increase awareness, engagement, and effectiveness.
• Consult with stakeholders to understand communications objectives and recommend appropriate approaches and solutions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen outreach, storytelling, audience engagement, and brand visibility.
• Support departmental communications planning and campaign development.
• Lead the development, writing, editing, design coordination, and distribution of communications materials, including e-newsletters, website content, event promotion, digital communications, and marketing collateral.
• Develop compelling content tailored to diverse audiences and communications channels.
• Ensure all communications reflect institutional priorities, brand standards, and editorial best practices.
• Coordinate review and approval processes with stakeholders as needed.
• Manage and maintain departmental websites using Drupal or similar content management systems.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Content development

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Communications & Marketing Services Specialist to provide strategic communications support across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. You will collaborate with departmental leaders to develop content, manage digital channels, and execute campaigns aligned with institutional goals and brand standards.

The role involves on-campus work in Cambridge, MA, with a hybrid schedule and responsibility for managing multiple projects to deliver timely, accessible communications