Associate Director of Editorial, YSPH.

Principal Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a forward-looking editorial strategy that aligns with institutional priorities and elevates the school’s reputation as a thought leader in public health.
• Define messaging pillars and thematic campaigns that communicate the school’s research, impact, and values in compelling ways, and maintain high quality control (terminology, tone, style, etc.).
• Identify emerging trends in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and content formats; recommend new approaches to amplify reach and influence.
• Serve as the primary liaison for faculty to translate complex scientific scholarship into accessible messaging frameworks for use by the Multimedia and Web teams.
• Serve as the Managing Editor for the school’s publications (magazine and newsletters), overseeing story selection, long-form writing, quality control, and editorial integrity.
• Collaborate with the Multimedia Lead (who serves as creative lead) to align narrative content with visual design.
• Partner with academic leadership, department and research centers/units, as well as offices of education, development and alumni affairs (and others) to ensure unified messaging and tone across all platforms.
• Conceptualize and author editorial initiatives that position the school as a global voice in public health—such as thematic series, signature reports, and strategic campaigns (Op-Eds, etc.).
• Provide the CCMO and Dean with messaging frameworks - and write messages - for high-stakes moments, including crisis response and major institutional announcements.
• Long-Term Editorial Roadmaps: Develop multi-year editorial plans that anticipate institutional priorities and external trends, ensuring adaptability and innovation.
• Use analytics and insights to refine messaging for key audiences, ensuring relevance and resonance.
• Oversee communications staff/writers and freelance contributors on tone, messaging, and storytelling best practices.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.