Strategic Media & Content Manager

American-Council-of-Learned-Societie; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is seeking a versatile Media Relations & Content Manager to develop and amplify content about ACLS, its mission, and impact. You will report to the Chief Communications Officer and work with Marketing and Operations staff to position ACLS as a thought leader and trusted resource in higher education discourse.

You will secure on-message content and media placements, build editorial calendars, and collaborate with program and fundraising teams to expand

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in media relations, communications, content marketing, editorial, or journalism in mission-driven context.
• Fluent with third-party marketing tools including Cision, WordPress, Mailchimp, Sprout Social, Microsoft Office, Teams.
• Strong writer and editor able to produce clear, concise, on-message content across formats.
• Sharp editorial eye with understanding of news cycles and what makes a story newsworthy.
• Experience crafting pitches and building press relationships.
• Ability to produce clear content across formats including web, social, print, etc.
• Highly organized with capacity to manage timelines and cross-department coordination.

Responsibilities

• Media Outreach: draft pitches, secure coverage, track media mentions, and support earned-media goals.
• Web features: write stories on ACLS community members and impact using video, photography, and text.
• Digital Asset Development: coordinate video shoots, write stories, handle interviews, social cuts, and photography at events.
• Social media: create post content and develop strategies to grow reach and engagement across platforms.
• Community Newsletter: manage monthly ACLS announcements including competitions, awards, and grants.
• Other: present projects to staff, manage external communications distribution, document processes, provide admin support.

Skills

3+ years experience

Strong writing

Editorial expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Cision

WordPress

Mailchimp

Sprout Social

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is seeking a versatile Media Relations & Content Manager to develop and amplify content about ACLS, its mission, and impact. You will report to the Chief Communications Officer and work with Marketing and Operations staff to position ACLS as a thought leader and trusted resource in higher education discourse.

You will secure on-message content and media placements, build editorial calendars, and collaborate with program and fundraising teams to expand