Job Description
Position Summary:
Rice University seeks an accomplished, creative, and strategic Director of Publications and Podcast to lead the university’s editorial storytelling across its flagship publications and emerging media platforms.
Reporting to the Office of Public Affairs, the Director of Publications and Podcast will oversee the editorial vision, strategy, and production of Rice Magazine , Rice Research Review , and a new university podcast, creating compelling content that advances Rice’s reputation as a leading research university and communicates the people, ideas, discoveries, and impact that define the institution.
This is a Senior Editorial position for an exceptional storyteller and editorial strategist who understands how to translate complex ideas and institutional priorities into engaging journalism for sophisticated audiences. The Director will work across the university to identify and develop stories that showcase Rice’s distinctive strengths in research, education, innovation, student achievement, faculty excellence, entrepreneurship, community impact, and global engagement.
Rice is at an important moment in its evolution as a leading research university. The Director of Publications and Podcast will have an opportunity to define how the university tells that story—across disciplines, platforms, and audiences.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to submit three writing samples. Please save your cover letter and resume as one PDF file and two writing samples as a second PDF file, attaching both PDF files in the document section of the application materials. You may also submit links for the writing samples.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will see editorial content as a key way to shape conversations, illuminate discovery, elevate voices, and demonstrate Rice’s impact in Houston, across the United States, and around the world. The successful candidate will bring strong editorial judgment, a sophisticated understanding of audience and voice, and the ability to lead both people and projects from concept through publication and distribution. The Director will also help Rice evolve its editorial content strategy as audiences increasingly engage with journalism through digital, audio, social, and other emerging platforms.
Workplace Requirements:
Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
This position is based at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and requires regular collaboration with colleagues across campus. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for major university events, interviews, recordings, or publication deadlines.
Hiring Range: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
Position Summary:
Rice University seeks an accomplished, creative, and strategic Director of Publications and Podcast to lead the university’s editorial storytelling across its flagship publications and emerging media platforms.
Reporting to the Office of Public Affairs, the Director of Publications and Podcast will oversee the editorial vision, strategy, and production of Rice Magazine , Rice Research Review , and a new university podcast, creating compelling content that advances Rice’s reputation as a leading research university and communicates the people, ideas, discoveries, and impact that define the institution.
This is a Senior Editorial position for an exceptional storyteller and editorial strategist who understands how to translate complex ideas and institutional priorities into engaging journalism for sophisticated audiences. The Director will work across the university to identify and develop stories that showcase Rice’s distinctive strengths in research, education, innovation, student achievement, faculty excellence, entrepreneurship, community impact, and global engagement.
Rice is at an important moment in its evolution as a leading research university. The Director of Publications and Podcast will have an opportunity to define how the university tells that story—across disciplines, platforms, and audiences.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to submit three writing samples. Please save your cover letter and resume as one PDF file and two writing samples as a second PDF file, attaching both PDF files in the document section of the application materials. You may also submit links for the writing samples.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will see editorial content as a key way to shape conversations, illuminate discovery, elevate voices, and demonstrate Rice’s impact in Houston, across the United States, and around the world. The successful candidate will bring strong editorial judgment, a sophisticated understanding of audience and voice, and the ability to lead both people and projects from concept through publication and distribution. The Director will also help Rice evolve its editorial content strategy as audiences increasingly engage with journalism through digital, audio, social, and other emerging platforms.
Workplace Requirements:
Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
This position is based at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and requires regular collaboration with colleagues across campus. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for major university events, interviews, recordings, or publication deadlines.
Hiring Range: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English,
writing, or a related field.
- In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.