Responsibilities

• Creates designs for various digital and print projects that align with IU brand standards while accomplishing the goal of the design.
• Manages social media campaigns to meet unit goals, takes initiative with creative social media ideas, and maintains a well-organized social media calendar.
• Captures event photography and video, including editing, color correction, and preparing assets for digital publication as needed using the department's DSLR camera.
• Produces short-form video content for web and social media channels.
• Writes and edits copy for marketing projects such as websites, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Can ensure consistency with IU brand standards across all visual and written materials.
• Monitors engagement analytics and contributes to content optimization strategies.
• Provides creative input and support for special projects, campaigns, and events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED).
• 4 years of experience in communications, marketing, or multimedia.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications; familiarity with IU brand standards and systems (Cascade CMS, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Canva.
• Familiar with social media management tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Later).
• Skilled in photography and video production, including DSLR operation and editing software.
• Strong writing and editing abilities with attention to tone, clarity, and audience.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Collaborative and adaptable; able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Associate's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or related field.

Benefits

• For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
• - Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• - Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• - Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• - Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• - Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• - Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• - Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• - Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• - 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year