Frostburg State University · 1 month ago
Digital Communications Specialist
Frostburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $65K/yr
4+ years expFrostburg State University is a public regional university located in Western Maryland, and they are seeking a Digital Communications Specialist to promote and publicize institutional activities and programs. The role involves writing digital content, producing social media and digital communications, and designing media to meet the university's needs.
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Responsibilities
This position is twofold. First, this position is responsible for assisting with marketing efforts by writing digital content using best practices for online media, as well as producing social media, photography, videography, and other digital communications
Second, the position is responsible for general design and development of digital media to meet the needs of the University using a variety of techniques and tools to conduct user research, determine the information architecture, provide content strategy and bringing content to various digital platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree with 4-6 years of experience in the following areas:
Copywriting for SEO
Excellent communicator, especially in written communications
Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing strategies
Excellent analytical and project management skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to apply consultative skills to assess and evaluate user needs to develop written content and communicate solutions
Basic experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with digital photography, including image capture, editing, and optimization for digital environments
Ability to support users and assist them in the use of web tools and technologies
Familiarity with the concept of responsive design and experience designing mobile platforms, including tablets and smartphones
Experience with visual communication principles
Monitor social media channels, managing issues/crises as necessary
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Maintain confidentiality
Strong skills in agility, along with the ability to pivot easily when directions and priorities change on short notice
Perform and multitask under strong demands in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or SEO preferred
Demonstrated experience in Adobe Creative Suite (with emphasis in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools) is highly preferred
Benefits
Annual, personal, and sick leave
Holidays
Tuition remission
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement plans
Company
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University is a school in Frostburg.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.59MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2022-09-12Grant· $3.59M
Leadership Team
Christopher Everett
HR Business Partner
Tim Pelesky
Chief Information Officer
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