Brand & Strategic Communications Manager

About the role

The Brand & Strategic Communications Manager joins the Cell Press Marketing team, reporting to the Head of Media & Communications. You will shape the stories Cell Press tells, define why they matter, and determine the best audiences and channels to reach them.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and evolve a strategic storytelling framework that aligns with Cell Press’s brand, mission, vision, values, and business priorities.
• Identify proactive storytelling opportunities that highlight people, research, processes, and initiatives unique to Cell Press.
• Translate business and brand priorities into clear communication strategies, campaign concepts, narratives, and content plans.
• Write, edit, and commission high‑quality brand and strategic communications content for external audiences.
• Collaborate with web, social, email, and other channel owners to build integrated, multi‑platform campaigns.
• Manage freelancers, agencies, and creative partners from brief through delivery, ensuring alignment with brand, budget, and timeline.
• Define and track key performance metrics, analyze data and insights, and report results and recommendations to senior leaders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in brand storytelling and strategic communications, preferably within scientific, publishing, or media environments.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Excellent project‑management skills and the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Data‑driven mindset, comfortable defining metrics and interpreting campaign performance.

Required skills