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Director, Storytelling

College Track
Location
Oakland, California
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Strategic Effectiveness
Salary
$127,500 – $139,999
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in storytelling, journalism, communications, content strategy, or digital media
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, Digital Media, Film, or a related field
  • Exceptional interviewing, writing, and editing capabilities
  • Proven success managing multimedia projects (photo, video, social) and editorial calendars
  • Demonstrated skill in building authentic relationships across diverse communities and managing or mentoring staff/students
  • Fierce commitment to educational equity, ethical/strengths-based representation, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
Nice to have
  • Non-profit or education background preferred
What the job really is

The Director of Storytelling at College Track will lead the creation and management of narratives that highlight the organization's mission and impact. This role involves collaborating with various internal teams to develop a storytelling strategy, producing multimedia content, and overseeing social media efforts. The director will also build relationships with scholars and alumni to ethically gather and share their stories, ensuring that storytelling is integrated across the organization.

Benefits
  • Up to 23 discretionary time-off days (sick/vacation) plus 23 paid office closures and holidays in your first year
  • Robust coverage centered on health care, financial security, and work-life balance
Things to weigh
  • In-person role with significant travel requirements
  • Focus on storytelling as an organizational practice rather than just a marketing function
  • No specific salary mentioned beyond the range provided
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