Executive Director of Editorial Services

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Here is what we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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The Executive Director of Editorial Services serves as Howard University’s Editor-in-Chief and provides strategic leadership for the University’s enterprise-wide editorial vision, content strategy, and publication planning. As a member of the Office of University Communications (OUC) leadership team, the Executive Director is responsible for developing and executing an integrated editorial strategy that advances Howard University’s strategic priorities, enhances institutional reputation, strengthens brand identity, and elevates the University’s thought leadership and global visibility.

Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, the Executive Director oversees the planning, creation, editorial direction and planning, governance, and continuous improvement of the University’s editorial portfolio, including but not limited to:
Howard magazine, The Dig, annual reports, presidential and Administration publications, print and digital magazines, feature stories, newsletters, special reports, institutional profiles, executive communications, brochures, long-form storytelling, special editorial initiatives. This position also serves as the lead storyteller and writer for flagship print and digital publications.

Provides strategic leadership and supervision for the Editorial Services team,including staff writers,editors,editorial assistants,student interns,graduate assistants,freelance writers,copy editors,proofreaders,illustrators,printers,and publishing vendors. Responsible for recruitment, coaching, professional development, workload management, performance evaluations, succession planning, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing editorial culture.

Manages the Editorial Services operating budget and vendor contracts.

This position exercises significant editorial judgment and serves asa University senior team leadoneditorial quality, publishing standards, institutional voice, and editorial governance, and strategic communications that advance institutional priorities.

The Executive Director collaborates extensively with senior University leadership, faculty, researchers, students, academic deans, administrative units, alumni, institutional partners, and external stakeholders todevelophigh-profile publications and to identify, develop, and amplify stories that demonstrate Howard University’s excellence, innovation, scholarship, service, and impact.

• Collaborate with Office of University leadership and management teams to develop and execute an enterprise-wide editorial strategy aligned with Howard University’s Strategic Plan and institutional priorities.
• Serve as Editor-in-Chieffor the University’s flagship publications, brochures, and externalnewslettersestablishing editorial vision, priorities, standards, and governance.
• Lead a comprehensive…