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Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks ago

Assistant Director of Marketing Communication

positionBloomington, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$57K/yr - $59K/yr
date3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Assistant Director of Marketing Communications who will be responsible for promoting and protecting the reputation of the University through effective marketing communications and media relations. The role includes leading content development, managing a creative content team, and supporting media relations efforts.

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Responsibilities

Lead content development executional strategies and tactics; oversee team working collaboratively to develop holistic marketing communications content across all platforms; manage publicity requests from various campus constituencies; identify and align audiences with strategic messaging platforms; coordinate photo, video and graphic design needs related to content creation and news/information needs
Manage news information and creative content team; hire, train and supervise writers, digital and social media content creators for all media channels including IWU magazine; manage video production for news information, press packages, and digital and social media; develop and maintain a content library to assist with content creation for all internal clients and stakeholders; develop and write press releases and strategic content suitable for multiple platforms
Assist and support media relations; serve as Public Information Officer; assist as needed with crisis communications and reputation management; help manage responses to media inquiries and coordinate interview requests; proactively identify and promote stories on students, events, and faculty experts to local, state, regional and national media outlets; assist senior leadership with media/interview preparation, strategy, and press events/conferences; attend meetings and university events as required

Qualification

Marketing communication strategiesMedia relationsContent developmentCrisis communicationsPress release writingPublic Information OfficerTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three years' related experience; thorough knowledge of media practices, marketing communication strategies and tactics
Occasional weekend and evening hours; on-call for emergencies outside of regular business hours

Benefits

Health
Retirement
Considerable time off
Access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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