Director of Strategic Content & Communications

Director of Strategic Content & Communications

Job Title Director of Strategic Content & Communications

Department College Relations

Position Type Exempt

Employment Status Full-Time-Staff

Salary $70,055.00 - $89,321.00

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Job Description Summary

The Director of Strategic Content & Communications leads the execution of Del Mar College’s content and communications strategy by leading integrated communications planning, directing creative production, and overseeing the department’s day-to-day communications operations. Working closely with the Executive Director of Communications, this position translates strategic priorities into actionable communications plans that support institutional storytelling, community engagement, student success, and brand presence.

The Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of communications initiatives across social media, digital signage, newsletters, email, video, institutional publications, and major campaigns. The position provides creative direction to the Social Media & Digital Content Specialist, manages vendor relationships and production schedules, and ensures communications projects are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with institutional priorities.

While serving as the department’s operational lead, the Director develops high-profile communications deliverables, including Board presentations, institutional newsletters, campaign messaging, and other strategic communications requiring advanced writing, design, and editorial judgment.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field.

At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field, including experience leading integrated communications initiatives.

Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience managing communications, creative, or digital media professionals.

Demonstrated experience leading integrated communications campaigns, editorial initiatives, or organizational communications projects that support institutional goals.

Experience managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and firm deadlines.

Demonstrated experience creating executive-level communications, presentations, newsletters, reports, or other strategic communications for internal and external audiences.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support institutional storytelling, community engagement, student success, and brand awareness across multiple communication channels.

Demonstrated ability to lead communications projects by translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, coordinating resources, establishing timelines, and ensuring successful execution.

Strong writing, editing, and editorial judgment with the ability to develop executive communications, newsletters, campaign messaging, presentations, and communications for various internal and external audiences.

Strong creative direction skills with the ability to evaluate content, provide constructive feedback, uphold brand standards, and guide the development of high-quality visual communications across print and digital platforms.

Working knowledge of digital communications platforms and production technologies, including social media management tools, content management systems, email marketing platforms, digital signage software, video production workflows, and Al-assisted creative tools.

Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing…