Responsibilities

- Strategic Leadership & Brand Stewardship- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that advance Wesley Seminary’s mission and strategic plan in collaboration with the University Marketing and Communications team- Serve as steward of Wesley Seminary’s brand identity, ensuring consistency with University brand standards while honoring the Seminary’s theological and institutional distinctives- Act as the primary liaison between Wesley Seminary and the University Marketing team, fostering strong communication, shared planning, and mutual accountability- Provide strategic marketing and communications support for Seminary-wide initiatives such as VIA Journeys and 21st Century Church, ensuring alignment with Wesley Seminary’s mission, brand, and institutional priorities while supporting initiative-specific goals- Integrated Marketing & Communications Execution- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Seminary marketing initiatives, including: - Writing and distributing announcements, stories, and feature content- Creating, maintaining, and optimizing web content- Developing print and digital marketing collateral- Managing video and multimedia projects- Designing and executing targeted email campaigns- Support the launch, visibility, and ongoing communications of strategic initiatives (e.g., VIA Journeys), including pilot communications, partner-facing materials, and stakeholder updates, in coordination with initiative leadership- Storytelling & Content Development- Oversee the creation of compelling content that “tells the story” of Wesley Seminary through: - Strategic copywriting and editorial leadership- Graphic design direction- Photography, videography, audio, and digital storytelling- Translate academic, theological, and ministry initiatives into accessible and engaging narratives for diverse audiences- Translate complex initiatives, research findings, and pilot learnings—including ecosystem-based programs such as VIA Journeys and 21st Century Church—into clear, compelling narratives for churches, partners, donors, and institutional audiences