Manager, Communications - Marketing & Communications

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Manager, Communications

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Digital Content serves as the primary digital content generalist in support of an assigned academic unit(s) and/or administrative office, with communications results focused on raising institutional brand awareness with internal and external constituencies, and the recruitment and retention of students. This position has day-to-day, operational responsibility for planning, developing and managing web content on specific areas of the TWU website (written and visual) and links the Marketing and Communications team with the subject matter expert in campus units. Responsibilities also include social media management, identification of story opportunities for targeted media, social media and internal communications channels. The Manager of Digital Content works with academic departments and administrative offices to maintain twu.edu in accordance with university communication initiatives, marketing plans, web style guidelines, and federal and state compliance laws. Work is performed under minimal supervision and performance is based on the effective operation of this administrative function. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Asst VP Communication/PIO

Supervises: No supervisory duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Serves as a liaison between journalists and faculty members, arranging interviews within faculty areas of expertise and providing media training when necessary.

• Pitches story ideas that may be of interest to television, radio, online or print news media.

• Hosts and coordinates media visits to campus.

• Promote faculty, staff, student and alumni accomplishments.

• Serves as a resource for standards, best practices and guidelines around brand, visual identity, information architecture, content and accessibility.

• Works closely with subject matter experts to maintain high-quality websites for targeted campus units.

• Collaborates with departmental leadership to deliver websites that meet the needs of campus units and align with Marketing and Communication goals.

• Develops, reviews, repurposes, approves and publishes content.

• Enforces the TWU web style guide and AP style guidelines.

• Commits to maintaining an intuitive, scalable information architecture, compelling photography, digital storytelling and accurate, up-to-date content.

• Writes and reviews copy for web pages, feature stories and profiles.

• Copyedits and proofreads content as needed.

• Participates in brainstorming sessions, design presentations, and team meetings.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including newswriting, editing, copywriting, feature writing, and marketing copy writing.

• Working knowledge of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

• Knowledge of web content management systems, such as Terminal Four.

• Knowledge of AP style.

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate and work with diverse individuals.

• Ability to work either in a team environment or independently.

• Ability to take direction.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and meet deadlines.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE

Five years' experience and demonstrated proficiency in a position requiring comparable skills and work performance.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.