Communications and Content Manager

Athens, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the content engine for a university-wide digital program, turning strategy into multi-platform storytelling and student-driven production while enforcing branding and editorial standards.

  • Content Strategy & Governance: Own the digital-first plan, editorial calendar, and brand identity across website, social, and email.
  • Content Ops & Production: Lead writing, visuals, video, and multimedia creation; manage templates, assets, and Canva-driven workflows.
  • Platform & Collaboration: Oversee ACE’s website, social channels, email campaigns, and cross-stakeholder collaboration with faculty and staff to translate complex ideas into accessible content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, digital-first content strategy aligned with ACE’s mission and goals
  • Develop and maintain an editorial calendar to support consistent, strategic storytelling across platforms
  • Create high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content for digital platforms, including website, social media, and email communications
  • Produce and manage short form video and other engaging multimedia content
  • Ensure all content is accurate, clear, and aligned with university messaging and standards
  • Serve as a steward of ACE’s visual and editorial identity, ensuring all communications adhere to university branding guidelines and maintain a consistent voice and tone
  • Maintain and manage brand assets, templates, and shared design platforms, including Canva, ensuring materials are current, organized, and compliant with approved standards
  • Draft and support the development of press releases and external communications as needed
  • Establish and oversee a student creative team, including recruitment, training, and supervision, to support content creation and communications initiatives
  • Digital Platforms & Communications: Manage and update ACE’s website; Oversee and manage ACE’s social media channels; Develop and execute email communications and marketing campaigns; Monitor and analyze performance metrics across digital platforms, and use insights to inform strategy

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience
  • Some travel may be required for conferences, community outreach, and global engagement site visits
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects from concept through completion
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop and implement effective content and marketing strategies
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and engaging content
  • Strong digital communication skills, including experience with web, social media, email platforms, and content management systems
  • Ability to analyze performance metrics and use data to inform strategy and improve outcomes
  • Ability to maintain and enforce brand standards, including management of templates, assets, and shared design platforms
  • Ability to supervise and mentor student employees or creative teams, providing structure, feedback, and direction
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
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The University of Georgia

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education. It is also the state's oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things," reflects the university's integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state's and nation's intellectual, cultural and environmental heritage.

Founded in 1977
Athens, Georgia, USA
17K employees (731 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$320.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.4%
Direct
40.7%
Referral
7.3%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~17.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
492 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Last Raise
$10K
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2022
    Grant • $10K

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