Communications Strategist
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Overview
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST , MIT Press, to lead writing, messaging, and digital communications that advance the Press’s fundraising and overall communications priorities. Working closely with the Press Director, the role produces donor-facing narratives, grant proposals, campaign messaging, impact stories, partnership communications, and stewardship materials. The Communications Strategist also supports digital and social media, coordinates cross-Press initiatives, and manages routine communications tasks.
Responsibilities
Produce donor-facing narratives, grant proposals, campaign messaging, impact stories, partnership communications, and stewardship materials.
Support digital and social media efforts and coordinate cross-Press initiatives.
Manage routine communications tasks.
Qualifications
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of communications experience; exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment; familiarity with social media and digital communications tools; comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; familiarity with social media platforms, basic analytics, and content production; and collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn Press-wide systems and operations.
PREFERRED: Publishing and/or higher education experience; grant-writing experience; and advanced degree in relevant field.
Date 1/23/2026
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Responsibilities
Produce donor-facing narratives, grant proposals, campaign messaging, impact stories, partnership communications, and stewardship materials.
Support digital and social media efforts and coordinate cross-Press initiatives.
Manage routine communications tasks.
Qualifications
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of communications experience; exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment; familiarity with social media and digital communications tools; comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; familiarity with social media platforms, basic analytics, and content production; and collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn Press-wide systems and operations.
PREFERRED: Publishing and/or higher education experience; grant-writing experience; and advanced degree in relevant field.
Date 1/23/2026
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