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Associate Director, Marketing and Communications - Science and Technology

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Brooklyn, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $105K - $125K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ March 4th, 2026
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New York University is hiring an Associate Director, Marketing and Communications - Science and Technology to develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies supporting its expanding science and technology initiatives. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments across NYU to elevate its scientific research and innovation profile through strategic communication, media relations, and digital marketing efforts.

Highlights
  • Develop and execute integrated marketing and communication strategies for NYU's science and technology portfolio.
  • Collaborate with various NYU schools, initiatives, and communication teams to create a unified narrative and promote research and innovation.
  • Utilize digital marketing, social media platforms, and content management systems to amplify science and technology initiatives.
  • Manage budgets and report on key performance indicators for communication campaigns.
  • Requires proficiency in media relations, including proactive pitching and crisis communication.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Science, Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing and communications with a strong background in communicating complex scientific and technological topics.
  • Experience in higher education, research institutions, or science/technology-focused organizations is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, and interpersonal abilities needed to work with diverse stakeholders.
  • Annual base salary range from $105,000 to $125,000, excluding bonuses or additional compensation.

Associate Director, Marketing and Communications - Science and Technology Full Description

Position Summary:

About the Office of the Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and This Opportunity
New York University (NYU) is seeking an experienced strategic and execution-oriented Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and deliver comprehensive communication and marketing strategies in support of its rapidly expanding science and technology portfolio. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff for the Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology, this role plays a key part in strengthening NYU's reputation as a global leader in scientific research, technological innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring a communications professional who is equally comfortable setting direction and producing high-quality content.  The role requires a deep understanding of the science and technology landscape, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of developing and implementing impactful marketing campaigns that deliver results.

The Associate Director will be uniquely embedded within NYU Tandon’s Marketing and Communications team in Brooklyn, an environment with the depth of resources, experience, and expertise to support advanced communications for science and technology initiatives.

In this role, the Associate Director will have direct access to Tandon’s established communications infrastructure and subject matter expertise in science and technology storytelling, while also maintaining strong ties and collaborative relationships with NYU’s central Public Relations, digital, and social media teams. Leveraging the combined strengths of both Tandon and central resources, the Associate Director will help to bridge, expand, and coordinate science and technology communications and marketing strategies across NYU’s schools and units, fostering collaboration and alignment across the University.
 
Position Summary
Develop and deliver comprehensive communication and marketing strategies in support of the University's science and technology portfolio.  Collaborate with science and technology schools, initiatives and institute communications teams and leaders to create a cohesive narrative about NYU science and technology priorities and that demonstrates NYU's prowess in science and technology for a variety of audiences.  Work to elevate NYU's profile as a destination for cutting-edge research, innovation, and talent in science and technology.  Collaborate with central and school-based communications, media relations, and marketing teams to amplify news, press, and campaigns emerging from NYU’s science and technology schools, initiatives, and institutes.  Leverage NYU’s established digital and social media platforms to amplify science and technology initiatives across the University.  Proactively organize and foster effective internal communication within the science and technology community at NYU, ensuring faculty, researchers, and staff are informed and engaged with strategic priorities and achievements, and ensure transparency and coordination around promotional initiatives with marketing & communications representatives across schools.  Collaborate with event organizers to promote and publicize high-profile science and technology events, conferences, and symposia.  Manage budgets and establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications:

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Science, Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in a related field

Required Experience:
5+ years related experience in marketing and communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience communicating complex scientific and technological topics to diverse audiences; experience with media relations (including proactive pitching and crisis communication); and a proven track record of developing and executing successful, integrated communication and marketing strategies.

Preferred Experience:
5+ years related experience in marketing and communications with some leadership experience within a university, research institution, or a science/technology-focused organization. Experience working in a global or international context.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in digital marketing, social media management, and content management systems. Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and highly collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Familiarity with the higher education landscape and academic research environment.

Additional Information:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $105,000.00 to USD $125,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.