Director Editorial & Content

About the role

The Director of Editorial & Content is a hands-on leader responsible for shaping Temple Health's editorial vision, translating brand and business development objectives into compelling, high-impact, multi-channel digital storytelling that drives visibility and engagement in alignment with enterprise goals.

Reporting to the AVP of Communications, and in collaboration with units across the Marketing & Communications team alongside partners across the health system and University, this role owns content strategy and editorial execution—setting strategic direction while personally driving high-impact work.

An accomplished storyteller with keen editorial and aesthetic sensibilities, the Director serves as the organization's chief editorial strategist, setting and maintaining production standards while guiding workflows and contributing to content development. The Director manages a focused, high-performing team and works in close partnership with Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Brand, Digital, Marketing, Advancement, and enterprise leaders to ensure content consistently reflects Temple Health's mission, priorities, and values.

Responsibilities

• Shape Temple Health’s editorial vision and translate brand and business development objectives into compelling, high-impact, multi-channel digital storytelling.
• Set strategic direction for content strategy and editorial execution while personally driving high-impact work.
• Serve as the organization’s chief editorial strategist, setting and maintaining production standards and guiding workflows.
• Manage a focused, high-performing editorial team.
• Collaborate with Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Brand, Digital, Marketing, Advancement, and enterprise leaders to ensure content aligns with Temple Health’s mission, priorities, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field Required.
• Master’s Degree Preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in digital content production, editorial communications, journalism, content strategy, or a related discipline Required.
• 3 years of experience in team leadership Preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, or similarly complex, mission-driven organizations Preferred.