"Media & Communication Specialist"

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is currently recruiting for a Media & Communication Specialist.

This position requires someone that is multi-skilled, that can work across many areas of design, and someone that will push themselves and learn new skills. The successful candidate will apply skills to a wide range of assorted assignments like digital and print graphics, branding/public relations, web content, social media and other communications.

Note: This position will support the Chair but will report to the Program Director.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Design, develop, and produce graphic material for department promotions and projects. Interact with internal clients on a regular basis in order to ensure timely delivery of quality graphic material.
• Meet with colleagues and/or co-workers to determine needs, timeframe, develop design concepts, and review work from inception through delivery of finished product
• Formulate manual or computer-assisted designs, layouts, formatting of graphic material for instructional, promotional or educational use; design the structure and layout of images and text in a pleasing format
• Review and recommend new software and hardware requirements and learn new approaches and technological solutions to improve current performance
• Coordinate logistics and manage technical aspects of virtual events including chat features, sharing screens, recording, etc.; troubleshoot issues that arise throughout the event; make recommendations proactively on lighting, sound and overall conditions
• Apply new media technologies and best practices for web, email, mobile and social media platforms.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining computer, video and camera equipment
• Develop communications for publication in EPH Weekly, on EPH Webpage or other publications Generate interest and convey written messages using professional business language and leader's voice for style and content; write, edit, craft, and contribute to publications, blogs, social media
• Serve as co-editor of EPH Weekly and biweekly funding bulletin; collect updated/new material from key stakeholders, make recommendations to increase readership, seek/solicit creative approaches to increase reader participation; manage Constant Contact mailing lists, photos, etc.
• Capture and digitize EPH events including the Annual Town Hall Meeting, Pre-Commencement Ceremony, RRS Endowed Lectureship, Poster Day, PCTC Annual Meeting, etc. (Position may require some evening, early mornings, and/or weekends.)
• Perform video/photo editing using software to manipulate, color-correct, or crop images/film, add audio and/or animation.
• Responsible for archiving, labeling and organizing images in the I:/ drive
• Create artwork and other graphics for website; update web content and social media accounts to improve internal and external communications and announcements. Promote websites and EPH Weekly; respond to user inquiries, comments, suggestions.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings; report on communications and looking for important material that we should promote (special announcements and news, events, awards, etc.)
• Assist with development of wireframes for current and future websites to send to web developers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree preferably in English, journalism, or communications
Experience: Three (3) years of related communications, marketing, media, public or client relations experience
Other: Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Research experience in an academic setting preferred; basic knowledge of medical terminology highly desirable. Three writing/design samples are requested.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000; commensurate with education and experience