Digital Marketing Specialist - University Public Relations

Laramie, WY (On-site)

$47K/yr – $51K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the university president’s digital communications strategy and content program, aligning with university priorities and key audiences.

  • Lead strategic content planning and analytics to measure impact.
  • Oversee social media, website content, and multimedia projects across departments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic digital marketing and content plans for the Office of the President, aligning communications with university priorities and key audiences.
  • Create and produce engaging digital content, including graphics, photography, video, written content and presidential multimedia projects.
  • Manage presidential social media accounts, website content and digital campaigns, including initiatives, events, appearances and podcasts.
  • Establish and evaluate performance metrics and analytics to measure effectiveness and recommend improvements to digital communications.
  • Lead content planning and strategy meetings with the President and collaborate with executive leadership, Institutional Marketing and campus partners.
  • Provide expertise and recommendations on digital strategy, audience engagement, emerging platforms and communication best practices.
  • Monitor audience engagement and manage or appropriately escalate sensitive communications to support accuracy and protect the university’s reputation.
  • Manage multiple projects, content calendars and deadlines, including occasional evening or weekend coverage of presidential activities.
  • Maintain organized digital content, campaign assets, analytics reports and related records.
  • Assist with presentations, briefing materials and other communications supporting presidential initiatives.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism, Digital Media or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience: 3 years work-related experience
  • Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP .

Preferred

  • Experience developing and implementing digital marketing, social media or communications strategies.
  • Strong content creation skills, including writing, photography, video, graphics and/or multimedia production.
  • Experience using analytics and performance data to evaluate and improve digital communications.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working collaboratively with leadership and diverse stakeholders, with discretion in handling sensitive or high-profile communications.
  • Knowledge of current digital platforms, emerging trends and marketing best practices.

Benefits

  • Generous Retirement Contributions:  The State contributes 15.19% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.93%, totaling 19.12% toward your retirement plan.
  • Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:  Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs .
  • Paid Time Off:  Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
  • Tuition Waiver:  Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:  Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
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The University of Wyoming is a nationally recognized educational and research institution that boasts accomplished faculty and world-class facilities.As Cowboys, our grit, optimism, determination and curiosity are what drive the university to deliver social media content that educates, entertains and informs our Cowboy community at large. All viewpoints are welcome, and comments will not be removed based on the viewpoints expressed, provided the comments otherwise comply with this policy. However, the social media moderators of this official university channel reserve the right to remove any user content that is not directly related to the purpose of our social media content. Hate speech, discrimination, harassment, name-calling, bullying, profanity, and comments that threaten the safety of any individual or group will not be tolerated and may be removed. Any comments in violation of local, state, or federal law may be removed. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the University of Wyoming or its constituents.

Founded in 2006
Laramie, Wyoming, USA
4.9K employees (279 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$47K/yr – $51K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Digital Marketing median pay in the United States

$80K/yr

Most earn $67K to $105K. Based on 1,201 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
200 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
4 years
Median Tenure
7.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$4.1M
Last Raise
$200K
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2023
    Grant • $200K
  • Mar 2023
    Grant • $749.7K
  • Jun 2022
    Grant • $800K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
891.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$67.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.5%
Direct
50.4%
Referral
5.7%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.9K

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Digital Marketing Specialist - University Public Relations

University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY · On-site