Marketing Communication Director jobs in Columbus, GA

Job ID: 240617
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary
Columbus State University is seeking a Communication and Marketing Specialist position in its Office of Strategic Communication Marketing. The selected candidate will leverage their experience to protect and promote the university's brand under the guidance of the director of strategic communication and as part of an integrated communication and marketing team.

Responsibilities
Members of the Strategic Communication Marketing team are responsible for protecting and contributing to the university's brand- and reputation-defining strategies and tactics. The successful candidate will be a communication-focused professional focused on

• writing, editing and reviewing news releases, articles, feature stories and website content
• developing, implementing, managing and evaluating a strategy for university-level social media accounts as the office's primary social media manager
• creating an ongoing content calendar to serve both news-reporting and social media needs
• creating and posting engaging content, as well as monitoring and responding to audience interaction
• collaborating with account managers and content contributors for subaccounts across campus
• contributing to other communication-related projects involving the office's Strategic Marketing team and colleagues in academics, alumni engagement, athletics, campus life, fundraising, and special events

Required Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Communication, Marketing, Journalism , or a related field; and professional and/or extensive internship-level experience in one or more areas of specialty and responsibility. The successful candidate must possess the ability to work in a highly creative, collaborative detailed-oriented environment under tight deadlines, in high-pressure situations, and with colleagues internal and external to the team; and be proficient in writing and editing conventions, and in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:

• A demonstrated proficiency in photography and video techniques
• Brand consistency and design principles, and experience in the software related to these functions (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud suite).
• At least three years of related professional experience in an agency, higher education, or other complementary environment.

Proposed Salary
The salary range for this position is $32,253 - $36,284 and includes full benefits.

Required Documents to Attach
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• A virtual portfolio containing three professional work examples or links to those examples, along with a brief narrative that includes an overview, personal contributions and outcomes for each

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. Review of applications and interviews are expected to begin March 22 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a sense of belongingness for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=240617&PostingSeq=1
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