Editorial Content Manager

Located in Redmond, Washington,
Digi Pen Institute of Technology is a private college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master’s degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. Digi Pen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 10 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

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Reports to: Steve Haak

Department: Marketing & Communications (Mar Comm)

The Editorial Content Manager is a dynamic role that combines editorial expertise and leadership within Digi Pen's Marketing & Communications (Mar Comm) Department
. This individual will lead the planning and creation of engaging written content and oversee institutional editorial production across channels, ensuring Digi Pen’s voice, brand, story, and impact are communicated effectively. This position reports to the Director of Design and Creative Services and does not manage any staff.

• Steer the production of Digi Pen’s story-driven content and provide editorial direction on outward-facing communications.
• Act as the primary writer behind Digi Pen’s institutional voice, including student, alumni, and faculty news articles; social media posts; digital ads; and other written communications.
• Develop and manage monthly prospective student newsletters and craft event-related and targeted communications for a variety of audiences.
• Serve as Mar Comm’s main reporter for student, alumni, and faculty spotlight features, campus news items, and academic explainer pieces.

• Shape Digi Pen’s editorial output to keep the brand current, engaging, and reflective of its extended campus community.
• Work closely with interdepartmental staff to plan and produce social media content and campaigns.
• Develop comprehensive content strategies that integrate editorial writing across web, social, and marketing channels.

• Direct the implementation of Digi Pen’s brand voice across all written content channels (social media, articles, web content, campaigns, and campus materials).
• Lead Mar Comm’s writers in editorial production, planning, and direction.
• Work with the Vice President of Marketing & Communications in reporting and completing college rankings and other institutional surveys.

• Build relationships with Digi Pen alumni, faculty, and staff to generate storytelling leads and editorial opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Mar Comm team to align content efforts with Digi Pen’s overall campaigns and initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment across editorial, digital, and web teams.
• Coordinate with staff and faculty to complete college ranking surveys or other research-oriented tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, English, communications, or a related field
• At least five years of professional writing experience, producing multiple content projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience leading collaborative projects within a cross-functional marketing team

• Demonstrated ability to tell compelling stories using clear, engaging, and persuasive writing
• Comfort working across digital platforms and communication channels, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences
• Strong understanding of social media as a tool for building brand awareness and engagement
• Experience altering writing voice and tone to fit the channel and audience
• Excellent spelling, grammar, copy editing, and proofreading skills

• Familiarity with the game and/or technology industries
• Familiarity with video game culture, terms, and custom

Applications without both a resume and a cover letter will not be considered.

$65,000 annually

• Dental, medical, and vision (begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment)
• Two weeks of vacation in the first year, with increasing accrual each year thereafter
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