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Senior Communications Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, United States


SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER , Urban Studies & Planning To oversee and manage the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of communications strategies for both the Architecture and Urban Studies & Planning departments, supporting academic, research, and public outreach missions; collaborate with the department heads to shape content strategy; work directly with faculty, staff, and students to lead the development of public programming, lecture series, workshops, and talks; oversee department publications with direct oversight of the calendar and communications budgets; perform other duties as needed; responsible to work occasional nights and weekends for events. See full job description here: Click Here Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field; minimum of 6 years' experience in communications and marketing; knowledge of visual design, layout, programming for web and print, social media management, and analytics. Preferred Exceptional written and oral communication skills and professional demeanor working with faculty, students, and senior leadership; advanced knowledge of visual design, layout, and programming for web and print, including proficiency with backend web CMS management, Adobe Creative Suite, animation, and Airtable and backend management of APIs; experience in social media management, analytics, and academic communications best practices; demonstrated networking skills to cultivate relationships and drive collaborative content creation and dissemination; familiarity with academic/research methodologies and ability to translate complex subjects for wider audiences. This position will operate on a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 3 days on campus. 3/6/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr