Director of Strategic Communications, Yale Divinity School

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The Director of Strategic Communications is the chief communications and marketing officer for the Divinity School. Reporting directly to the Dean and a member of the leadership team, the position is responsible for internal and external messaging regarding events, initiatives, and the strategic direction of the school.

Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the School’s strategic plan and advances the mission and visibility of the Divinity School. Lead the ongoing development and stewardship of the School’s identity, ensuring consistency across all visual, written, and digital materials. Serve as an advisor to the dean and leadership team on strategic communications, positioning, and institutional messaging.

Serve as a collaborative partner across Yale’s communications network. Work closely with Yale’s Office of Public Affairs and Communications (OPAC) to ensure alignment with University-wide communication policies, brand standards, and strategic priorities. Partner with OPAC to manage media relations, coordinate press responses, and develop effective crisis communications strategies.

Develop and oversee annual marketing plans and budgets that drive audience engagement and participation across programs and initiatives. Manage the School’s international, national and regional public relations strategy. Conduct and analyze audience research to inform marketing strategies and measure impact. Work closely with the Offices of Admissions and Development on marketing strategies for their constituencies.

Oversee the design, content, and functionality of the School’s website and digital platforms. Lead the Divinity School’s social media strategy, ensuring creative, consistent, and data-informed engagement; grow the School’s social media profile. Supervise the production of digital media content, including photography, video, and audio for web and broadcast use. Supervise the publication of the School’s online magazine Reflections, and the monthly Notes from the Quad.

Maintain the School’s Style and Standards Guide and ensure adherence across all channels.

Draft strategic communications to internal and external constituencies. Work with the Dean on communications for major events such as commencement and convocation. Screen and hire freelance writers for online newsletters and web articles.

Supervise the marketing and communications staff, as well as student employees and interns. Manage external vendors, including design, PR, and media production partners. Chair the Art Committee and manage exhibits in the school’s two art galleries. Mentor and train student staff in professional communications and marketing practices.

• Proven ability to lead strategic marketing and communications initiatives that engage diverse audiences and advance institutional goals within a mission-based and/or faith-based environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; demonstrated editorial expertise across print, digital, and multimedia platforms and experience with press relations, media strategy, and analytics.
• Strong proficiency in digital tools and platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite, web CMS (Drupal or similar), CRM systems, and presentation software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and creativity.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively across departments, with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Master’s degree preferred. Experience in arts, culture, or higher education settings. Experience with…