Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in service of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We invite you to be part of this mission.
We're looking for a Senior Editor to join our Communications and Marketing team. In this role, you will help identify and create written and multimedia stories that explain our faculty research and illuminate the GSB experience and impact to a global audience. You will have the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and alumni in creating compelling stories. In addition, you will assign and manage a pool of freelance writers and collaborate closely with other team members within the department. This role reports to the Senior Director of Content & Design and works closely with another senior editor and a team of multimedia content producers to produce a print magazine, an email newsletter, and a wide range of other content. In 2025, you will have the opportunity to develop content in a variety of formats to celebrate the school's Centennial.
The ideal candidate has extensive journalism experience, keen and creative storytelling skills, a collaborative approach, and a desire to explore and try new ideas. You'll need to understand varied audiences and bear in mind the broad communication goals of the school. You will bring experience working with faculty or senior-level professionals and enjoy working in a dynamic and creative environment.
This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of two days a week spent on the Stanford campus.
Your primary responsibilities* include:
Identify, assign, and edit written stories to:
Illuminate the impact and experience of the GSB community and programs;
Report on timely news and events;
Share knowledge and insights from faculty, students, alumni, and renowned leaders.
Partner with podcast, multimedia, design, social media, and web teams to ensure effective storytelling across all channels.
Work with faculty, senior leadership, alumni, and business leaders to develop rich content that supports Stanford GSB communications objectives.
Contribute to the production and editing of Stanford Business magazine.
Manage ongoing Voices profiles and other content series.
May manage biweekly email newsletter.
Recruit and manage freelance writer pool.
May manage budget and negotiate contracts with vendors.
May supervise interns or editorial assistants.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of the editorial and publication process.
Demonstrated advanced communications skills (such as editorial, public relations, etc.) and the ability to synthesize material from multiple sources.
Demonstrated ability to determine publication and editorial approaches. Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, social media, and other platforms highly preferred.
Extensive experience managing and coordinating complex editorial and publication projects.
Experience in higher education is a significant plus.
Expert-level knowledge of job-required tools and applications.
Demonstrated ability to manage and allocate department resources.
Demonstrated ability to lead and apply ingenuity and creativity in solving complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating implications of information release to internal and external audiences.
Able to work a flexible hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days a week on campus and the ability to be on campus as needed for job-related events and activities.
Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
Candidates should expect to provide writing samples and perform an editorial exercise as a part of the evaluation process.
The expected pay range for this position is $145,616 to $169,645 per year.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
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* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Why work at Stanford?Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again.We are one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment. How will it change you?
