Robotics Communications Manager

Ann Arbor, MI (On-site)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the department's communications and marketing strategy while leading content creation, digital platforms, and outreach efforts to enhance reputation and recruitment.

  • Develop and implement the communications strategy with leadership
  • Generate research news, materials, and publications
  • Manage web, social media, and outreach activities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Communications Strategy and Counsel: Develop and implement the department's communications and marketing strategy with the chair and leadership team.
  • Content Creation and Storytelling: Generate research news, materials and publications.
  • Digital Platforms, Web, and Infrastructure: Manage the department's social media strategy, editorial calendar, publishing, and performance reporting.
  • Reputation, Recognition, and Recruitment: Develop materials for award nominations, recruitment and outreach activities, and other department publicity.
  • Outreach and Department Operations: Provide support of department events, media, and communication tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a communications-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Communications experience spanning strategy, digital platforms, and multimedia content.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including translating technical information for broad audiences.
  • Website development and social media experience.
  • Strong project management, judgment, discretion, and collaboration skills.

Preferred

  • Experience in higher education, robotics, research, or another complex organization.
  • Background in media relations, crisis and executive communications, reputation management, award nominations, and recruitment or admissions campaigns.
  • Familiarity with web accessibility, search optimization, audience analytics, content management systems, web hosting, Git-based version control, and digital platform maintenance.
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Salaries

Posted range

$85K/yr – $95K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,850 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$359.8M
Last Raise
$1M
Grant, 8 months ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Grant • $1M
  • Jun 2025
    Grant • $1.2M
  • Apr 2025
    Grant

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Traffic Source Mix
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44.4%
Direct
45.4%
Referral
9.1%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~38.1K
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Robotics Communications Manager

University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · On-site