Communications Manager

Syracuse, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

The role centers on creating and managing multi-platform Falk College content, coordinating with Central Communications and partners, and maintaining an annual editorial calendar. It emphasizes collaboration with faculty, internal teams, and outside vendors, plus project and content management to support marketing goals. Requirements include a degree and 5+ years in PR/copy/editing, with preferred crisis communications and tech/tool skills.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research, write (copy)/shoot (video/photography), edit and secure approvals for multi-purpose content for utilization across Falk College channels, with an emphasis on digital platforms including website, news/stories, social media, video, email campaigns, digital screens, and Falk-internal partners.
  • Coordinate with Central Communications and Central Marketing to ensure Falk College content is included in University/flagship channels as often as possible.
  • Determine, define and manage content priorities to ensure marketing and communications deliverables are strategic and align to goals and priorities.
  • Collaborate with faculty leaders to gain insight and perspective on programs, projects and people to highlight/promote.
  • Maintain an annual editorial content calendar that aligns to College’s comprehensive content strategy.
  • Identify content and plan for quarterly newsletter.
  • Collaborate with internal/University partners, including Falk College colleagues, Central Communications, Central Marketing, AEA and college/school/unit communications professionals, and external partners to produce content for projects and campaigns.
  • Engage with freelance/contract professionals for graphic design, photo, video and writing support on an as needed basis.
  • In close collaboration with Falk Director of Marketing and Communications, produce assets to fulfill sponsorship/partnership MOUs and agreements.
  • Work closely with Central Communications to increase visibility of and elevate reputation for Falk College in national and international media.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required (Public Relations, Communications, journalism, English).
  • Five plus years’ public relations, copywriting/editorial experience on multiple platforms, including print, web and social media.
  • Experience in project management, including photo and video production. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Understanding of brand management and consistency.

Preferred

  • Strong relationship building, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in crisis communications management.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe product suites, social media tools, and related Analytics.
  • Understanding of photo, video and web editing tools and processes.
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Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://syracuse.edu.

Founded in 2011
Syracuse, New York, USA
10K employees (645 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$841.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38%
Direct
54.2%
Referral
5.7%
Social
1%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10K

Marketing Team

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399 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
2.9 years

Funding

Total Funding
$77.7M
Last Raise
$3M
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2024
    Grant • $3M
  • Sep 2024
    Grant • $1.9M
  • Sep 2022
    Grant • $60M

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