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Communications Publications Editorial Manager (HEA), Office of Communications and Marketing

POSITION DETAILS

The Office of Communications and Marketing oversees the development, implementation, and dissemination of the College’s official messages to both internal and external audiences. The role involves producing diverse content across multiple media, including storytelling, branding, and promotional activities. The Communications Editorial Manager reports directly to the AVP of Communications and Marketing.

- Produce high-quality content on a weekly basis, including news articles, social media posts, press releases, speeches, and digital signage, ensuring consistency with college messaging and branding standards.

- Oversee the editorial direction and production of monthly and quarterly publications, such as newsletters, magazines, brochures, and reports, managing workflows, timelines, and quality standards.

- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, student representatives, and external creative partners to develop messaging aligned with communication objectives.

- Ensure consistent application of branding standards, graphic identity, and editorial policies across all materials.

- Manage production activities, including creating specifications, coordinating vendor services, and supervising the printing and digital dissemination processes.

- Prepare and review high-priority communications, such as speeches for senior leadership, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and strategic messaging.

- Stay informed of college news and achievements to produce timely, relevant content that highlights institutional successes.

- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail and quality.

- Collaborate with college departments, CUNY Central Communications, and external vendors to gather stories, align messaging, and uphold brand standards.

- Manage and coordinate with freelance writers and college staff to support content development and delivery.

- Perform related duties as assigned to support the College’s communication and marketing initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Oversees implementation of communications programs and produces communications in all media to meet a variety of College needs

- Provides creative direction for publications and marketing materials, such as catalogs, annual reports, brochures, direct mail packages, print advertising and other marketing materials

- Works with College clientele (faculty, administrators, and student representatives) to understand their communications objectives, select appropriate messages, formats, and distribution methods, set production timelines, and establish appropriate editorial and design approaches

- Provides creative direction and supervision to external and/or internal creative resources such as writers, photographers, illustrators and graphic designers

- Ensures consistent application of standards and guidelines for College materials, such as graphic identity standards

- Manages production activities, including creating printing specifications and arranging procurement of services, managing work flows, and production schedules, and assuring a quality finished product

- Prepares sensitive and high-priority communications such as speeches for use by senior management

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience $81,047-$102,485 (April 2024 contract).

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number30725.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position, related qualifications and experiences.

• Current curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Names and contact information of 2 references.

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on August 25, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30725

Location

Hunter College