Content Strategist

Position Title:

Content Strategist

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University seeks a Content Strategist to provide dedicated content and communications support for a faculty-led research initiative focused on translating scientific information on addiction for a general audience through digital and social media platforms. The position supports the scholarly and public-facing work of a specific faculty member and their research students.

The Content Strategist will lead content strategy, creation, and distribution to support program mission, brand, and research goals. This role manages day-to-day content operations, provides editorial direction, mentors content contributors, and uses data-driven insights to grow and engage audiences across digital platforms.

This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with expertise in digital communications, content editing, and a genuine interest in educating others. Success in this role means bringing initiative, professionalism, adaptability, and an ability to translate ideas into action as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. This role includes opportunities to build deeper communications expertise and take on expanded responsibilities as experience grows.

This position is a full-time, one-year (renewable), benefits eligible staff position. This position is donor-funded for one year, and may be renewable as more funds are available.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Professor of Psychology

• May supervise student employees

Work Setting/Work Schedule:

• On campus, student facing role

• Full-time (52 weeks per year/ 40 hour work week)

What You Will Do:

• Lead content planning and execution in support of a faculty-led research initiative focused on public communication and education.

• Oversee the creation, review, and distribution of digital content related to the faculty member’s research and public engagement efforts, ensuring quality, clarity, and consistency.

• Translate complex ideas or research into accessible, engaging content for broad audiences.

• Use data and performance insights to evaluate content effectiveness and inform ongoing strategy and improvement.

• Coordinate and guide the work of research students or other contributors supporting the faculty member’s content and outreach activities.

• Provide editorial direction, feedback, and mentorship to support quality work and skill development.

• Develop and maintain practical processes to support efficient planning and production of content related to the faculty member’s work.

• Collaborate with the faculty member and their research team to align content activities with research communication and public education goals.

• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential task and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What you Will Bring:

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in communications, marketing, content creation, or related fields.

• Knowledge Areas and Skills Required:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain complex information, demonstrated by writing, editing and proofreading experience.

  • Experience managing projects, workflows, or teams.

  • Strong understanding of visual and digital content best practices.

  • Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a collaborative environment.

  • Interest in addressing the gap in scientific literacy as it pertains to addictive drugs.

Preferred, but not required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree and extensive work experience.

• Experience: 3 or more years experience in communications, marketing, or media production.

• Knowledge Areas and Skills Preferred: 

  • Experience managing people or creative teams.

  • Familiarity with startup media environments or mission-driven organizations.

  • Proficiency with social media platforms, analytics tools, and content management systems (e.g., WordPress).

  • Experience using project management tools and systems.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time 

• Able to move about the office, with or without accommodations, to access office equipment such as phones, copiers and printers. 

• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of students, both at Bucknell and internationally.

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

49,200.00-61,500.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.