COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, WBUR

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, WBUR

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code
26500549350331

Posted Date
4/1/2026

Salary Grade
Grade 49

Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$86,050.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$114,750.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Marketing & Communications team elevates WBURs brand reputation and strategically drives audience growth. By ensuring brand consistency and implementing industry best practices, we lead the creative development of new product launches and execute integrated, multi-platform campaigns. Our work strengthens WBURs position as a trusted institution, serving Greater Boston and a national audience with excellence and impact. The Marketing and Communications team collaborates with WBUR colleagues across news, podcasts, business, membership and other strategic operations. As Communications Manager, youll report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and work closely with our Creative Project Manager, Marketing Operations Manager and Graphic Designer. As Communications Manager at WBUR, youll play a crucial role in creative development to strengthen our brand. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, youll turn strategy into clear, compelling storytelling across owned, earned, and paid channels. You write with pep and personality, helping audiences understand not just what we do, but why it matters. Your work from brand ads and product launches to PR and social will keep the WBUR voice cohesive and unmistakable. This role blends craft with initiative. Youll produce strong writing and bold concepts, managing projects from brief to delivery. Were looking for a thinker and a doer: a creative self-starter who finishes work, collaborates well and brings fresh ideas with excellent judgment.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, PR, journalism or a related field 5-8+ years' experience in media, marketing, agency advertising, PR or similar roles.
• Agency experience and portfolio of campaign work strongly encouraged
• Creative thinker with strong conceptual and storytelling skills Portfolio showcasing a range of creative writing projects and campaigns.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm for handling tasks of any scale, a self-starter from big-picture ideas to detailed executions.
• Familiarity with social media and CRM tools, such as Sprinklr and Salesforce, a plus.