Posting Description
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERUrban Studies & Planningto oversee and manage the planning execution and continuous improvement of communications strategies for both the Architecture and Urban Studies & Planning departments supporting academic research and public outreach missions; collaborate with the department heads to shape content strategy; work directly with faculty staff and students to lead the development of public programming lecture series workshops and talks; oversee department publications with direct oversight of the calendar and communications budgets; perform other duties as needed; responsible to work occasional nights and weekends for events.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in a related field; minimum of 6 years experience in communications and marketing; knowledge of visual design layout programing for web and print social media management and analytics. PREFERRED:Exceptional written and oral communication skills and professional demeanor working with faculty students and senior leadership; advanced knowledge of visual design layout and programing for web and print including proficiency with backend web CMS management Adobe Creative Suite animation and Airtable and backend management of APIs; experience in social media management analytics and academic communications best practices; demonstrated networking skills to cultivate relationships and drive collaborative content creation and dissemination; familiarity with academic/research methodologies and ability to translate complex subjects for wider audiences.
This position will operate on a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days on campus.
3/6/2026
Required Experience:
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The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.