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Department:
Kogod School of Business
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented
by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means
the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by
university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual)
and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between
American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment
Division.
Job Description:
Summary:
The Kogod School of Business is seeking a creative and
detail-oriented Digital Content Coordinator to join our marketing
and communications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible
for developing engaging and dynamic multimedia materials, drafting
and posting social media content, p roducing emails, and working
with core audiences to support the school’s enrollment initiatives.
This role requires a strong understanding of the social media
landscape and exceptional storytelling skills tailored for digital
platforms.
Essential Functions:
1.) Social Media Coordination
- Draft relevant, timely content for social media; use Canva to
create static and motion social media graphic assets; work closely
with videography colleagues on motion content capture and editing;
post and schedule social media content following content
calendars.
2.) Website Support
- Upload blog articles, draft new web pages, add new CRM
contacts, and other needs within the Content Management System
(CMS) as assigned.
3.) Email Production
- Produce emails, including newsletters, event invitations, etc.
Be responsible for content collection, drafting and editing, list
management, and distribution to core audiences.
4.) Writing
- Craft engaging, clear, and strategic copy for digital
platforms, including blog articles/editorial and web page content,
that complements visual content and encourages audience engagement.
Follow and maintain brand and style guidelines in all written
content across media.
5.) Event Support
- Attend events to provide live social media coverage and/or
interview faculty, students, staff, alumni, or other key
individuals in support of content development.
6.) Quality Assurance
- Ensure all content produced is aligned with Kogod’s branding
and meets accessibility and quality standards.
7.) Digital Media Organization
- Upload and organize multimedia content from across the
marketing team within the Data Asset Management (DAM)
platform.
Competencies:
- Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
- Acting Ethically and with Integrity.
- Displaying Creativity.
- Prioritizing and Organizing.
- Serving Customers.
- Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Environment.
- Supporting Coworkers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full-time.
- 35 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $30.00 - $34.00 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
- The ideal candidate for this position can contribute new and
creative content ideas and strategies while possessing strong
writing, editing, and interviewing skills; knows how to read and
understand research papers; and have familiarity with a content
management system.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
Benefits
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Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
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