Associate Director of Editorial, YSPH.

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Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent writing, long-form journalism, and editorial communication skills. Ability to work within the University's publications policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in translating scientific research into compelling narratives for non-scientific audiences.
• Ability to establish and meet production schedules and tight writing deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter and team player. Ability to represent the school well in working collegially with all members of staff, faculty, outside vendors, university colleagues, alumni, and students.
• Understanding of web technologies. Ability to develop new, relevant technology skills when required.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. A leader with a positive and can-do attitude that supports the mission of the school.
• Ability to manage budgets and negotiate publication and design contracts that will include: determining a budget through the bid process; drafting and responsibility for production schedules, setting dates for deliverables from team members and services, ensuring that the required delivery date is met.
• Proficient with PC and/or Macintosh operating systems.

Preferred:Microsoft Word, Quark, InDesign, HTML, Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain a forward-looking editorial strategy that aligns with institutional priorities and elevates the school’s reputation as a thought leader in public health.
2. Define messaging pillars and thematic campaigns that communicate the school’s research, impact, and values in compelling ways, and maintain high quality control (terminology, tone, style, etc.)
3. Act as the primary liaison for faculty to translate complex scientific scholarship into accessible messaging frameworks for use by the Multimedia and Web teams.
4. Identify emerging trends in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and content formats; recommend new approaches to amplify reach and influence.
5. Serve as the Managing Editor for the school’s publications (magazine and newsletters), overseeing story selection, long-form writing, quality control, and editorial integrity. Collaborate with the Multimedia Lead (who serves as creative lead) to align narrative content with visual design.
6. Partner with academic leadership, department and research centers/units, as well as offices of education, development and alumni affairs (and others) to ensure unified messaging and tone across all platforms.
7. Conceptualize and author editorial initiatives that position the school as a global voice in public health-such as thematic series, signature reports, and strategic campaigns (Op-Eds, etc.).
8. Provide the CCMO and Dean with messaging frameworks - and write messages - for high-stakes moments, including crisis response and major institutional announcements.
9. Long-Term Editorial Roadmaps: Develop multi-year editorial plans that anticipate institutional priorities and external trends, ensuring adaptability and innovation.
10. Use analytics and insights to refine messaging for key audiences, ensuring relevance and resonance.
11. Oversee communications staff/writers and freelance contributors on tone, messaging, and storytelling best practices.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.