Marketing and Communications Professional II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Produces marketing content for Fanning in alignment with UGA-PSO's marketing and visual identity guidelines including newsletters, news stories, flyers, and internal documents.
• Creates and designs graphics for institute purposes to include layout, presentation templates, and digital and printed materials.
• Manages the institute's social media and develops, coordinates, or compiles content for relevant audiences on behalf of the director and institute.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining all institute related websites and helps populate and update mail and email distribution databases.
• Maintains strong working relationships with key marketing-communications personnel within Public Service and Outreach and the University of Georgia, as well as key clients and media contacts.
• Assists with development and coordination of special events and marketing events such as exhibits at affinity group conferences.
• Works with the PR-communications team to produce articles, feature stories, news releases, and reports about the Institute's trainings and programs.

Requirements

• Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe, and other technology or software).
• In-depth analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrable social networking experience.
• Adequate web content and maintenance experience.
• Proficient in social media applications.
• Strong writing, proofing, and editing skills.
• Gather and analyze media related data.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and sit/stand for long periods.
• Driving as needed to perform job-related tasks.
• Has direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18.

Nice to Have

• Experience with developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies.
• Experience with project delivery and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in the field

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits eligible
• Full-time employment with a salary commensurate with experience
• Retirement plan options (TRS or ORP)