Strategic Content Director, Health Sciences

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health Sciences seeks a Director of Content Strategy to lead editorial content, oversee daily communications, and supervise staff across multiple channels. You will partner with University Communications on major campaigns and align messaging with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes editorial leadership, risk management, and cross-team collaboration to advance health sciences storytelling and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and crisis communications.
• Knowledge of print, broadcast and online media.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supervising staff and setting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily communications activities and staff.
• Manage editorial workflows and content development.
• Collaborate with University Communications on campaigns.
• Ensure alignment of messaging and media relations.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis comms

Print/Broadcast/Online

Editorial leadership

Staff supervision

Editorial workflows

Written communications

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Policy guidance

Education

Advanced degree in Communications

Job description

UC San Diego Health Sciences seeks a Director of Content Strategy to lead editorial content, oversee daily communications, and supervise staff across multiple channels. You will partner with University Communications on major campaigns and align messaging with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes editorial leadership, risk management, and cross-team collaboration to advance health sciences storytelling and public engagement.