Multimedia Communications Manager

The Multimedia Communications Manager in the College of Natural Sciences is a 12-month, full-time Administrative Professional position responsible for projects related to communication with external and internal constituents, including prospective students, current students, alumni, donors, faculty, and staff.

The Multimedia Communications Manager manages social media strategic development and social media channels. This position has the ability to ideate and manage proactive communications projects, ability to make decisions regarding a portion of the communications budget, and management of student employees.

This position will report directly to and work under the guidance of the Director of Communications. In collaboration with the college and departments, this position will be responsible for creating and managing content, including writing and editing, graphic design, photography and video.

Successful applicants are committed to enhancing diversity through inclusive design, content, and language.

Please note, a signing bonus of up to $2, may be considered for successful candidates. Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.
• 3 years of experience working in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.
• Demonstrated experience translating technical subjects for a general audience, specifically science, technology, or mathematics topics.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience creating social media strategies that connect to broader organizational goals.
• Exceptional skills in photography, videography, writing, and other content creation.
• Experience managing student employees.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Experience working within an established brand platform.
• Experience explaining scientific topics to a broad audience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external individuals and teams across different offices and functions.
• Experience working with a content management system (CMS).
• Demonstrated understanding of website and content accessibility standards.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and InDesign).

Diversity Statement Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties Job Duty Category Content strategy, management, and creation Duty / Responsibility

• Create data-informed strategies for social media channels to fulfill broader communications goals
• Decide when to start a new channel
• Independently manage social media channels on a day-to-day basis
• Lead multimedia content creation including developing ideas for videos, photos, social media, websites and other social media content
• Lead photo and video shoots
• Manage communications projects from start to finish
• Develop content for Source, social media, websites, emails / newsletters, Elements magazine, and other publications
• Graphically design communications as needed including flyers, posters, promotional items, and other materials
• Track, analyze, and report data to support a data driven communications program

Percentage Of Time 70% Job Duty Category Student Management Duty / Responsibility

• Develop job descriptions and managing the hiring process for student content creators
• Manage student employee workload including assigning tasks, reviewing work, providing feedback, and performance management

Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty Category College Representation Duty / Responsibility

• Act as the main point of contact for department communicators
• Meet regularly with department communicators to share knowledge and best practices and to answer questions
• Represent the college on university-level committees including the social media committee

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