MAD Communications Manager at MIT MAD / Morningside Academy for Design | Cambridge, MA

MIT MAD / Morningside Academy for Design

MAD Communications Manager

Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive MAD\u2019s communications strategy as a cross-functional leader coordinating MIT alignment and brand messaging.

Own development and execution of MAD's communications and marketing strategies.
Must-have: Strong content creation, storytelling, and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
Standout: Collaboration with MIT leadership and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Communications Manager plays a key role in developing and executing MAD’s communications and marketing strategies.
This position is ideal for a communications professional with strong writing, graphic design, digital media, and project management skills who is ready to take on strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
The Communications Manager will work closely with MAD leadership and stakeholders across MIT to ensure consistent, compelling messaging that reflects MAD’s mission and values.

Requirements

Strong expertise in content creation, including writing, editing, and storytelling
Demonstrated graphic design skills and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Experience managing websites using CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, WordPress).
Experience managing social media platforms and tools (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Hootsuite/Buffer).
Proven ability to use analytics to guide strategy and report outcomes.
Konwledge of design, innovation, or academic environments is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field

Preferred

Knowledge of design, innovation, or academic environments is a plus

MIT MAD / Morningside Academy for Design

The MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MIT MAD) is an interdisciplinary hub that celebrates the transformative power of design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and beyond. MAD exists to foster innovation, empower individuals, and reshape the way we learn.MAD provides and supports programs, fellowships, events and resources for students, researchers, faculty, and design enthusiasts to learn, innovate, and create.

Founded in 2022

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

17 employees (3 in marketing)

design.mit.edu