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Senior Associate Director, Content Strategy
Boston College
Newton, MA (On-site)Full time$105K/yr – $131K/yr
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Senior Associate Director, Content Strategy
Newton, MA (On-site)
$105K/yr – $131K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time
Posted 1 day ago
Job Summary
Own and lead editorial operations and content strategy for University Advancement, shaping messaging, overseeing concepting and copy development, and ensuring audience-centered communications that uphold Boston College’s voice.
- Lead editorial team and ensure deadlines, quality, and messaging consistency
- Drive strategic content planning across platforms and align with institutional priorities
- Source narratives with stakeholders to reflect business objectives while meeting editorial needs
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead editorial team: Manage and develop a team of writers and editors, including project assignment, reviewing work, performance feedback, coaching growth, and ensuring adherence to deadlines as well as consistent quality and messaging across all content
- Shape messaging frameworks: Contribute to the creation of messaging frameworks for University Advancement priorities
- Oversee content development: Lead concepting and copy development for both broad engagement touchpoints and custom, high-impact materials including donor solicitations, publications, and multimedia assets
- Drive strategic content planning: Develop strategies to maximize existing communication platforms and publications, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and audience needs
- Champion audience-centered work: Ensure content is grounded in audience insight and segmentation to deliver relevant, engaging communications that build long-term trust
- Apply institutional voice: Uphold BC’s style, voice, and brand standards across all segments, constituencies, and publications
- Source and shape narratives: Partner with University Advancement stakeholders to identify stories that reflect business objectives while meeting editorial needs
- Maintain editorial excellence: Ensure high standards of copywriting and quality control while managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Build cross-functional partnerships: Collaborate across ACM and University Advancement to align priorities, share insights, and deliver cohesive, integrated communications
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of professional writing experience, preferably in a development-related environment
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing staff
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment
- Innate drive and collaborative spirit
- Appreciation for mission-driven institutions and commitment to advancing higher education and Boston College’s Jesuit, Catholic values
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communication, English, journalism, or a related field preferred
- Sense of humor appreciated
Benefits
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College
4.2 Glassdoor
The official page of Boston College, a Jesuit Catholic university dedicated to uniting academic excellence with leadership and service to society.
Founded in 2001
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA
9.3K employees (572 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval
Salaries
Posted range
$105K/yr – $131K/yr
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Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
433 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
4.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1
People
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Funding
Total Funding
$2.8M
Last Raise
$2.8M
Grant, 1 years ago
Funding History
- Dec 2024Grant
- Jan 2011Grant • $2.8M
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
2.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$515.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.3%
Direct
45.7%
Referral
3.8%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.3%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~9.4K