Editorial Director

St. Joseph's University, New York is seeking a highly skilled Editorial Director to lead its marketing and communications team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building engaging content for a diversified internal and external audience on various media platforms.

• Set the editorial tone, direction, and execution for all St. Joseph's marketing materials, including print and digital communications, SJNY Magazine, the President's Report, and the University's website.
• Collect, generate, edit, and drive content across multiple platforms, including recruitment materials, advertising, social media, and the University's website and magazine news platform.
• Manage the editorial team for content development, marketing copywriting, proofreading, interns, and freelancers (as needed).
• Write, edit, and provide final review on all print and digital projects, including publications, online news stories, and profiles.
• Work with key stakeholders across the Long Island and Brooklyn campuses to establish voices and identities for various academic units and recruitment communications.
• Direct video, copy, and ancillary support scheduling for print and digital communications.
• Lead weekly content meetings with marketing and communications staff members.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated editorial experience of at least 7 years; 3 years working in a marketing or related role.
• Exceptional writing, copyediting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage an editorial team and lead editorial meetings.
• A proven innovative leader.
• A strong manager of creative employees.
• Professional acumen to develop relationships with various types and levels of leaders and individuals.
• An ability to clearly develop and articulate a strategic vision.
• Proven experience working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to multi-task and handle the pressures of aggressive deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational, quality-focused project management skills.
• Mastery of the new media and digital marketplace.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to the attention of Jessica McAleer Decatur at MarketingJobs@sjny.edu.