Communication Manager

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Purpose

The Communications Manager will play a key role in enhancing Moody College of Communication's public presence and internal community by creating and disseminating compelling brand journalism that supports Moody College of Communication's goals of elevating the brand, engaging key audiences, attracting and retaining talent, and garnering support for the college.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, research, production, and dissemination of compelling brand journalism working closely with the Marketing and Communication team. Identify and contribute editorial opportunities such as interesting research findings, faculty expertise, student experiences and work product and newsworthy events and stories. Interview subjects and create compelling content for multi-channel distribution including web, social media, e-newsletters, audio, reports, and videos. Identify and contribute creative approaches to crafting and promoting the stories of Moody College, its people and expertise through strong writing, editing and/or engaging digital content skills.

• Write and edit newsletters, scripts, talking points and correspondence for various audiences by work cross-functionally with different teams, including Undergraduate Education and the dean to produce the speeches and script for graduation, including drafting and copyediting remarks, updating information from the past year and assisting in stage direction. Work with the development office to write the script and speeches for Friends of the College, including for the dean and presenters. Act as copyeditor and quality assurance for content produced by others in the college.

• Manage the core Moody College website, using Drupal CMS, ensuring content, design and navigation meet user needs, express the Moody College brand, communicate important information and stay current and relevant. Manage SEO, develop and track KPIs and key metrics to improve website experience. Continually monitor web trends and look for ways to enhance and expand the college's online presence.

• Manage storytelling interns and collaborate with other writers, photographers, videographers, designers, media relations specialists, and marketers to augment Moody College's storytelling enterprise.

• Plan and implement weekly content and major projects aligned with Moody College communications strategy. Other related functions as assigned which may include coordinating special projects including the annual print and digital impact report and identifying and creating undergraduate, graduate and fundraising one-pagers. Must handle confidential and sensitive communications with discretion.

• Serve as project manager for editorial content by assigning tasks and deliverables, and maintaining timely schedules for production of content.

• Write press releases, identify media contacts, manage college experts guide, pitch key stories and respond to media inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or related field.

• Five years of professional experience in journalistic writing and editing.

• Strong team player who takes a proactive and creative approach to brand storytelling and the ability to make sound editorial judgments based on knowledge of readers' preferences, trending topics and good writing principles.

• Keen attention to detail and stellar organizational skills.

• Skilled at disseminating content in appropriate channels for optimum exposure and engagement with key audiences such as web, social media, news, email, and print.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously combined with attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Experience working with print, TV and digital news reporters.

• Knowledge of AP Style and PR and/or marketing best practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, website content management, social media channels and other communications tools.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience with at least two years as a communications manager

• Experience writing scripts and talking points for leadership.

• Moody College of Communication graduate.

• Familiarity with and passion for higher education and/or The University of Texas.

• Experience planning or creating full range of story-telling methods including written, and multimedia content such as video, photography, infographics.

• Successful experience as a professional interviewer, able to craft questions and conduct conversations in such a way as to elicit compelling responses and building trust with interview subject.

• Preparation and maintenance of media lists and experience using media relations distribution tools such as Cision, Meltwater and others.

Salary Range

$75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.