Associate Director, Marketing Content – Communications

Penn Information Systems & Computing

. Identify and develop stories highlighting Wharton Executive Education programs, participant experiences, faculty perspectives, and organizational partnerships .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $77,330 - $81,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in content development and editorial processes, with a strong focus on digital marketing channels, storytelling, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing website content and ensuring brand alignment across various communication formats.

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Content DevelopmentDigital MarketingEditorial JudgmentCollaboration SkillsWebsite Management

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentStorytellingWebsite Content ManagementSEOVideo DevelopmentScriptingNarrative DevelopmentCampaign Asset CreationContent EditingBrand Guideline Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in MarketingBachelor's Degree in JournalismBachelor's Degree in English

Industry Keywords

Digital Marketing ChannelsMultimedia StorytellingContent MaintenanceStakeholder EngagementProgram Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and develop stories highlighting Wharton Executive Education programs, participant experiences, faculty perspectives, and organizational partnerships
Draft and edit marketing content for web, email, paid media, campaign assets, social media, scripts, reports, and sales/business development materials
Lead development, editing, and maintenance of program webpages across the Executive Education portfolio
Manage day-to-day content maintenance across websites and program materials, including FAQs, policy updates, course pack edits, and faculty title changes
Maintain and evolve messaging frameworks and approved copy blocks for consistent positioning and campaign execution
Participate in interviews and input sessions with faculty, clients, participants, internal stakeholders, and staff
Partner with web and digital teams on page structure, messaging flow, user experience, SEO, and AEO
Support video and webinar storytelling through narrative development, interview preparation, scripting, and key-message alignment
Draft sales, business development, and stakeholder-facing content such as outreach scripts, pitch decks, one-pagers, and messaging summaries
Support lifecycle communications including post-application nurture, enrollment follow-up, and post-program communications
Serve as an editorial partner to marketing colleagues, program teams, and business units
Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple concurrent content initiatives
Support Wharton Online collaborator programs with messaging, approvals, and brand guideline compliance
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or a related field
3-5 years of professional experience in content development, editorial, or marketing communications roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Expertise in writing and storytelling across digital marketing channels, including website content, campaign assets, social media, and multimedia formats
Experience managing and editing website content and collaborating with web teams on user experience, content structure, and optimization initiatives
Experience supporting multimedia storytelling initiatives such as video development, including scripting, narrative development, or content planning
Strong editorial judgment and ability to translate complex program concepts and stakeholder input into clear, engaging content for executive audiences
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with faculty, internal teams, clients, and program participants
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to editorial quality, accuracy, and brand alignment
Experience producing content in a fast-moving environment with frequent updates and multiple stakeholders, including content maintenance, approvals, and version control

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options
Investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial time away from work
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services
Flexible work options and hours
Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, up to two adoptions per household