Responsibilities

• Own and evolve CEA CAPA’s brand strategy—including value proposition, messaging architecture, positioning, and visual identity.
• Establish brand standards and ensure consistency across digital, print, events, and partner communications.
• Lead brand research and audience insights to inform ongoing evolution.
• Guide product and program messaging that builds trust with students, families, institutions, and partners.
• Oversee development of high-impact creative assets (campaigns, content, video, templates, collateral) that drive engagement, enrollment, and partner confidence.
• Set creative direction and approve briefs, concepts, and final deliverables to ensure alignment with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Lead internal communications to engage and align our global teams.
• Advise executive leadership on messaging, change communication, and sensitive organizational updates.
• Shape external storytelling across earned, owned, and shared channels (press, thought leadership, blogs, newsletters, case studies).
• Support awards, recognition, and visibility opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive communications experience with demonstrated impact on organizational goals.
• Proven success leading internal and external communications strategies and execution.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences.
• Leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher ed, nonprofits, or global organizations.
• Crisis communications and media relations expertise.
• International or cross‑cultural communications experience.

Benefits

• Wellness & Snacks (In-Office): Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, coffee bar, wellness room, andergonomic workspaces.
• Time Off & Giving Back: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, and up to 8 hours paid volunteer time—because balance matters.
• Support for Your Whole Life: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, benefits for domestic partners, paid parental leave, and compassionate time off for life events—because caring for your loved ones matters.
• Fun & Community: We encourage team connection and celebration, from office events to informal get-togethers and virtual hangouts—exact activities vary by team.