Communications Manager

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Ref. No.: 06054

Position ID: 200157

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Binghamton University seeks a Communications Manager (CM) within the Office of University Communications and Marketing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As an integral member of the central communications team, the Communications Manager (CM) leads and manages daily/weekly tasks and longer-term projects to generate the identity and promote the work of the University and its schools, divisions, offices, and initiatives, to both external and internal audiences. We are looking for an organized, strategic writer who can balance daily communications and manage many other projects.

The CM works with deans, assistant deans, faculty, directors, and Communications and Marketing staff to determine the communication needs of the area to which the CM is assigned. In coordination with the Office of Communications and Marketing, the CM designs and implements both strategies and tactics. The CM serves as the project manager and point of contact for their assigned area's communications needs. This addresses communications problems in the most strategic, creative, and effective way possible in today's highly competitive environment.

Highlights of a CM's responsibilities:

• Write unique, cross-platform content for digital and print assets, including social media, websites, videos, infographics, multimedia presentations, and brochures.
• Write, edit, and coordinate feature stories for print and digital outlets. If project management is required for the project, the CM is responsible for this role.
• Work to identify stories that can be pitched to the media; work with faculty experts within the school/division to develop articles as required.
• Conceive, write, and coordinate website content and posting of content on the University website.
• Formulate social media strategies and tactics (particularly videos) to increase brand awareness and engagement in support of the University's social media and marketing goals. Work with CMs to develop these projects for all schools/divisions as needed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, social media tools, platform updates, and performance-tracking tools, and regularly share this information with the CM team.
• Provide ongoing communication consultation as requested by the VP of UCM or the director of communications.
• Work with Communications and Marketing team members to support programs with professional services such as photography, videography, writing, design, special events, media relations, and social media promotions.
• Work closely with the director of communications to obtain in-house assistance when appropriate and, when necessary, to negotiate with outside freelance help.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective writing, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of content-management principles,
• Ability to edit templates within a CMS environment,
• Understanding of web publishing and the technical concepts involved in implementing web publishing solutions
• Ability to perform well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Journalistic instincts

• Bachelor's degree in related field -OR- bachelor's degree with related work experience
• At least 3 years of editorial experience
• Experience monitoring and managing social media outlets for a business or institution
• A portfolio of professional work

Preferred:

• Higher-education experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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