Senior Content and Marketing Communications Specialist
| Company | Brandeis University |
|---|---|
| Location | Waltham, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelors degree required.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience is required
- This position requires familiarity with or ability to learn web content management systems, media relations software, and digital media content and measurement tools.
- Must be able to relate to, and work well with, faculty, administrators, staff and students. Focus of their work as a content creator will involve producing content centered on students, research, campus events, and university news and initiatives.
- Focus of their work with media will involve assisting the Director of Communications in developing media strategy, responding to media requests and issues, and generating external media opportunities by identifying newsworthy stories and pitching them directly to reporters.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed and well thought-through stories centered on students, faculty, research, university events and initiatives, developed in partnership with senior communications personnel and campus partners. Stories can be used to promote the Brandeis brand and support recruitment marketing.
- Under the direction of the Director, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, write press releases and, draft and/or edit internal and external communications.
- Post content to the university website and produce a weekly newsletter.
- Track media coverage of Brandeis, amplify positive coverage and advise on negative coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with social media best practices, accessibility best practices, photography, video production and email marketing a plus.