Lehigh University
posted 3 months ago
The Senior Editor and Communications Manager at Lehigh University serves as the primary mechanism for quality control for key written communications and storytelling across both print and digital platforms. This role requires deep experience in creating and executing communications strategies while surfacing content ideas that align with the university's content strategy. The individual in this position will ensure that all deadlines are met and that the written content adheres to the Lehigh brand, as well as the content themes and key messages outlined in the university's content strategy. The Lehigh community is committed to antiracism and the principles of an equitable community, which is integral to the role. In this position, the Senior Editor and Communications Manager will lead the day-to-day operations for written content that brings the Lehigh content strategy and storytelling to life. This includes collaborating with the University Communications Director and the writing team to set deadlines and project milestones, ensuring that the team meets deadlines and key deliverables. The role also involves maintaining high-quality written communications across all UCPA channels, providing feedback and recommendations to improve the quality of written deliverables, and managing publication schedules to flag any concerns that might impact timely delivery. Additionally, the Senior Editor will oversee and execute key Lehigh content projects across the annual calendar, ensuring the execution of university communications and publications. This includes building processes for written content delivery, developing strategies for key content projects, and executing the agreed-upon vision for written content across various channels. The role also requires establishing the University Communications team as a strategic service within the University Communications & Public Affairs department, creating new ways to deliver the Lehigh story to a broad audience in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The position may allow for partial remote work as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, and the individual will be on call for a few weekends each year, as determined by the UCPA schedule. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, along with five to eight years of related work experience, particularly in leading content development and editorial processes.