Columbia Business School
Overview
Senior Director, Content & Editorial at Columbia Business School. Location: Manhattanville, NY (and surrounding area). Responsibilities
Editorial & Content Execution: Develops strategy and roadmap for the creation and distribution of highly engaging and impactful content across print and digital media, including short- and long-form writing, audio, and infographics. Acts as the day-to-day content execution lead, overseeing the School’s magazine, digital storytelling initiatives, and thought leadership. Manages the School’s editorial calendar and guides multi-format content development (print, web, video, audio, social) from concept to publication. Ensures content is high-quality, audience-centric, and aligned with institutional identity and priorities. Translates complex faculty research and institutional themes into accessible, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences. Strategic Partnership & Alignment: Partner with the Executive Director of Communications to align editorial execution with CBS’s thought leadership and strategic communications priorities. Collaborate with the Chief Communications Officer and Marketing & Communications colleagues to integrate content with larger brand campaigns and initiatives. Leverage analytics and audience insights to inform content decisions, optimize performance, and refine approaches. Stay up-to-date on trends, industry shifts, and audience behavior, and proactively seek opportunities and tactics for content creation and distribution across channels. Cross-School Collaboration & Influence: Work with faculty, administrators, and staff across CBS to surface and shape content opportunities that highlight the School’s expertise and impact. Collaborate with Alumni Relations, Development, Admissions, and Executive Education to ensure content supports key priorities and maintains consistency across channels. Translate academic insights and institutional priorities into content that resonates with external and internal audiences. Resource, Team & Vendor Oversight: Build and lead an in-house and freelance team of writers, editors, multimedia producers, and social media creators. Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and freelance contributors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at a high standard. Manage external creative resources to scale content production and support specialized projects. Optimize workflows, processes, and tools to increase operational efficiency and extend the impact of editorial resources. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in content strategy, editorial execution, or related fields. Demonstrated success in both strategic planning and hands-on content development across multiple formats. Proven ability to balance competing priorities, execute projects independently, and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Strong editorial judgment, innovative thinking, and understanding of audience engagement. Experience managing vendors, freelancers, and budgets to support large-scale content initiatives. Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work across complex organizations with senior leaders, faculty, and staff. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field; 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in content strategy, editorial leadership, or related fields; experience in higher education or mission-driven institutions; deep knowledge of digital platforms, multimedia storytelling, and emerging trends in audience engagement; strong analytical skills with experience using content performance metrics to drive strategy; track record of leading creative teams through change and growth; strong vendor and stakeholder management experience with the ability to build long-term partnerships. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Additional job details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Columbia Business School. Get notified about new Content Director jobs in Manhattanville, NY.
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Senior Director, Content & Editorial at Columbia Business School. Location: Manhattanville, NY (and surrounding area). Responsibilities
Editorial & Content Execution: Develops strategy and roadmap for the creation and distribution of highly engaging and impactful content across print and digital media, including short- and long-form writing, audio, and infographics. Acts as the day-to-day content execution lead, overseeing the School’s magazine, digital storytelling initiatives, and thought leadership. Manages the School’s editorial calendar and guides multi-format content development (print, web, video, audio, social) from concept to publication. Ensures content is high-quality, audience-centric, and aligned with institutional identity and priorities. Translates complex faculty research and institutional themes into accessible, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences. Strategic Partnership & Alignment: Partner with the Executive Director of Communications to align editorial execution with CBS’s thought leadership and strategic communications priorities. Collaborate with the Chief Communications Officer and Marketing & Communications colleagues to integrate content with larger brand campaigns and initiatives. Leverage analytics and audience insights to inform content decisions, optimize performance, and refine approaches. Stay up-to-date on trends, industry shifts, and audience behavior, and proactively seek opportunities and tactics for content creation and distribution across channels. Cross-School Collaboration & Influence: Work with faculty, administrators, and staff across CBS to surface and shape content opportunities that highlight the School’s expertise and impact. Collaborate with Alumni Relations, Development, Admissions, and Executive Education to ensure content supports key priorities and maintains consistency across channels. Translate academic insights and institutional priorities into content that resonates with external and internal audiences. Resource, Team & Vendor Oversight: Build and lead an in-house and freelance team of writers, editors, multimedia producers, and social media creators. Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and freelance contributors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at a high standard. Manage external creative resources to scale content production and support specialized projects. Optimize workflows, processes, and tools to increase operational efficiency and extend the impact of editorial resources. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in content strategy, editorial execution, or related fields. Demonstrated success in both strategic planning and hands-on content development across multiple formats. Proven ability to balance competing priorities, execute projects independently, and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Strong editorial judgment, innovative thinking, and understanding of audience engagement. Experience managing vendors, freelancers, and budgets to support large-scale content initiatives. Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work across complex organizations with senior leaders, faculty, and staff. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field; 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in content strategy, editorial leadership, or related fields; experience in higher education or mission-driven institutions; deep knowledge of digital platforms, multimedia storytelling, and emerging trends in audience engagement; strong analytical skills with experience using content performance metrics to drive strategy; track record of leading creative teams through change and growth; strong vendor and stakeholder management experience with the ability to build long-term partnerships. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Additional job details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Columbia Business School. Get notified about new Content Director jobs in Manhattanville, NY.
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