Harvard Law School
Director of Communications and Engagement
Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Overview
Director of Communications and Engagement at Harvard Law School. The Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society (BKC) at Harvard University seeks a Director to lead its communications, engagement, and dissemination efforts. The role will shape a clear and compelling narrative about the Center, raise and hone its public profile, expand its reach among practitioners and scholars, and promote the use of BKC’s research, insights, and technological tools to advance the Center’s mission. Responsibilities
Shape and steward the Center’s narrative and brand to ensure it is compelling, clear, consistent, and resonant across platforms, audiences, and geographies. Create and execute a robust media relations and digital engagement strategy positioning BKC as an innovative, public-interested thought leader, center of research and education, and real-world problem solver. Develop and drive a strategic stakeholder engagement plan to deliver and amplify BKC's research, ideas, education, and technologies among key audiences and platforms where they can have the greatest real-world impact. Guide the creation of compelling content that draws on the BKC’s network, research, teaching materials, events, and impact stories to drive engagement across channels, constituencies, and platforms. Produce high-quality promotional materials and identify public speaking and engagement opportunities that showcase BKC’s experts, work and community. Oversee the redesign and updating of BKC’s website. Design and manage organizational infrastructure and working processes to execute the communications and engagement plans and support high standards quality. Serve as a member of the BKC Senior Leadership Team and as a public-facing representative of BKC’s editorial voice, where appropriate. Develop and lead a high-performing team and manage relationships with vendors, creative partners, Harvard-affiliated faculty and labs, and internal Center teams. Manage, in partnership with the Finance Director, the communications budget and propose allocation of resources and assets to maximize impact. Track and analyze performance across core areas (communications, engagement, and dissemination) to demonstrate impact, drive continuous improvement, and inform future strategy. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in communications, public relations, journalism or related field. Graduate degree in policy, law, technology, or communications may count toward years of experience. Supervisory experience is also required. Additional Qualifications and Skills
Broad knowledge of public and policy conversations, and developments in digital technology, especially artificial intelligence and social media, with ability to communicate to diverse audiences. Exceptional initiative, strategic thinking, organizational skills, and a can-do attitude. Experience in building and engaging communities, cultivating high-value relationships, and creating tailored outreach strategies. Excellence and innovation in communications and media relations including strategy, storytelling across media, press engagement, and hands-on execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong judgment, ethical standards, discretion, and tact. Experience in team management and fostering professional growth. Other Information
Appointment End Date: This is a term appointment expected to extend through 6/30/26 with potential for renewal, subject to departmental funding and need. Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education. Work Format Details: This position is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options. Remote work must be performed within Harvard Registered Payroll States. Some visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Sponsorship requirements must be met prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges: Grade 059. See Harvard Salary Ranges for details. Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave Medical, dental, and vision health insurance starting on day one Retirement plans with university contributions Wellbeing and mental health resources Support for families and caregivers Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks EEO/Non-Discrimination
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Director of Communications and Engagement at Harvard Law School. The Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society (BKC) at Harvard University seeks a Director to lead its communications, engagement, and dissemination efforts. The role will shape a clear and compelling narrative about the Center, raise and hone its public profile, expand its reach among practitioners and scholars, and promote the use of BKC’s research, insights, and technological tools to advance the Center’s mission. Responsibilities
Shape and steward the Center’s narrative and brand to ensure it is compelling, clear, consistent, and resonant across platforms, audiences, and geographies. Create and execute a robust media relations and digital engagement strategy positioning BKC as an innovative, public-interested thought leader, center of research and education, and real-world problem solver. Develop and drive a strategic stakeholder engagement plan to deliver and amplify BKC's research, ideas, education, and technologies among key audiences and platforms where they can have the greatest real-world impact. Guide the creation of compelling content that draws on the BKC’s network, research, teaching materials, events, and impact stories to drive engagement across channels, constituencies, and platforms. Produce high-quality promotional materials and identify public speaking and engagement opportunities that showcase BKC’s experts, work and community. Oversee the redesign and updating of BKC’s website. Design and manage organizational infrastructure and working processes to execute the communications and engagement plans and support high standards quality. Serve as a member of the BKC Senior Leadership Team and as a public-facing representative of BKC’s editorial voice, where appropriate. Develop and lead a high-performing team and manage relationships with vendors, creative partners, Harvard-affiliated faculty and labs, and internal Center teams. Manage, in partnership with the Finance Director, the communications budget and propose allocation of resources and assets to maximize impact. Track and analyze performance across core areas (communications, engagement, and dissemination) to demonstrate impact, drive continuous improvement, and inform future strategy. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in communications, public relations, journalism or related field. Graduate degree in policy, law, technology, or communications may count toward years of experience. Supervisory experience is also required. Additional Qualifications and Skills
Broad knowledge of public and policy conversations, and developments in digital technology, especially artificial intelligence and social media, with ability to communicate to diverse audiences. Exceptional initiative, strategic thinking, organizational skills, and a can-do attitude. Experience in building and engaging communities, cultivating high-value relationships, and creating tailored outreach strategies. Excellence and innovation in communications and media relations including strategy, storytelling across media, press engagement, and hands-on execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong judgment, ethical standards, discretion, and tact. Experience in team management and fostering professional growth. Other Information
Appointment End Date: This is a term appointment expected to extend through 6/30/26 with potential for renewal, subject to departmental funding and need. Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education. Work Format Details: This position is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options. Remote work must be performed within Harvard Registered Payroll States. Some visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Sponsorship requirements must be met prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges: Grade 059. See Harvard Salary Ranges for details. Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave Medical, dental, and vision health insurance starting on day one Retirement plans with university contributions Wellbeing and mental health resources Support for families and caregivers Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks EEO/Non-Discrimination
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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