Communications Strategist

Overview

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST
, MIT Press, to lead writing, messaging, and digital communications that advance the Press’s fundraising and overall communications priorities. Working closely with the Press Director, the role produces donor-facing narratives, grant proposals, campaign messaging, impact stories, partnership communications, and stewardship materials. The Communications Strategist also supports digital and social media, coordinates cross-Press initiatives, and manages routine communications tasks.

• Produce donor-facing narratives, grant proposals, campaign messaging, impact stories, partnership communications, and stewardship materials.
• Support digital and social media efforts and coordinate cross-Press initiatives.
• Manage routine communications tasks.

• REQUIRED:
  
  Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of communications experience; exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment; familiarity with social media and digital communications tools; comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; familiarity with social media platforms, basic analytics, and content production;
  
  and collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn Press-wide systems and operations.
• PREFERRED:
  Publishing and/or higher education experience; grant-writing experience; and advanced degree in relevant field.

1/23/2026