What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dir. of Communications, Editorial position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, EDITORIAL
, MIT Admissions and Student Financial Services , to serve as a member of the Communications Special Projects team with a focus on editorial operations and online community management. Reports to the Director of Communications and Special Projects and writes, edits, and reviews print and digital publications, presentations, and reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the respective voices and missions of both offices; develops and maintains editorial standards; works with stakeholders and subject-matter experts across MIT to translate complex information for varied audiences, synthesize feedback, build consensus, and move multistakeholder editorial projects through publication; helps manage and mentor student workers, including admissions bloggers; monitors and represents the offices, as appropriate, in relevant online communities and platforms; and advises the Director on developments in digital strategy and community engagement.
The full job description is available, here: https://mitadmissions.org/jobs/join-the-team/
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of communications experience with a focus on writing, journalism, documentation, or other related editorial work; exceptional demonstrated talent in writing and editing complex subject matter; skill adapting tone and voice for different audiences, campaigns, and publications and interpreting stakeholder needs and feedback; experience advancing editorial work on multistakeholder projects and/or cross-functional teams; excellent interpersonal, organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills; sound judgment and an authentic, responsible approach to online community participation; demonstrated ability to develop a strong understanding of and connection to MIT’s community and culture; and interest in mentoring and supporting college-aged students, with open-mindedness and approachability. PREFERRED : Strong existing knowledge of and authentic connection to the MIT community; and experience in student mentorship, counseling, conflict mediation, youth programs, or related roles.
Will be eligible to work a combination of in-office days and remote days each week.
This position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the flexibility to work from home some days a week.
9/15/2026