Director, Institutional Communications & Content

Granville, OH (On-site)

$90K/yr – $100K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leaders across campus on communication strategy
  • Translate university priorities into communications plans that inform internal audiences.
  • Partner with departments to develop internal communications for email, web, and print.
  • Improve the effectiveness, consistency, and coordination of campus communications.
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality with an attention to detail.
  • Create and execute marketing content plans with cross-functional creative teams.
  • Create compelling, persuasive, audience-centered promotional copy and content.
  • Contribute to the development of channel-optimized brand content experiences.
  • Guide narrative structure, message hierarchy, user journeys, and multimedia integration.
  • Learn and apply the latest AEO, SEO, and digital content optimization best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Exceptional writing (editorial and marketing), editing, and organizational skills.
  • At least seven years of experience in content planning and marketing communications.
  • Experience creating communications for both internal and external audiences.
  • Experience developing project timelines and managing projects for on-time delivery.
  • A demonstrated ability to build deeply collaborative and effective partnerships.
  • Experience as both a supervisor and a manager of cross-functional teams.
  • Strong knowledge of editing and AP style, and an attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated understanding of AEO, SEO, and evolving digital discoverability practices.

Preferred

  • Experience in higher education, corporate communications, or agency environments.
  • Magazine, publication, and print collateral development experience.
  • Proactive and reactive media relations and reputation management experience.
  • Social media content development and digital advertising experience.
  • Experience analyzing content performance data and developing monthly reports.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace, Drupal, Hubspot, Asana, Emma, and Slack.

Benefits

  • 10% contribution to your retirement
  • 22 annual paid vacation days + 3 floating holidays
  • Free parking and gym membership
  • Free classes for employees
  • Full tuition coverage for dependents
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Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success.Social media community guidelines for all Denison channels: http://denison.edu/social-guidelines

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Director, Institutional Communications & Content

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