Digital Content Creator

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Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-ExemptHybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Summary:

The Kogod School of Business is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Content Coordinator to join our marketing and communications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing engaging and dynamic multimedia materials, drafting and posting social media content, producing emails, and working with core audiences to support the school’s enrollment initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of the social media landscape and exceptional storytelling skills tailored for digital platforms. 

Essential Functions:

1.) Social Media Coordination

• Draft relevant, timely content for social media; use Canva to create static and motion social media graphic assets; work closely with videography colleagues on motion content capture and editing; post and schedule social media content following content calendars.

2.) Website Support

• Upload blog articles, draft new web pages, add new CRM contacts, and other needs within the Content Management System (CMS) as assigned.

3.) Email Production

• Produce emails, including newsletters, event invitations, etc. Be responsible for content collection, drafting and editing, list management, and distribution to core audiences.

4.) Writing

• Craft engaging, clear, and strategic copy for digital platforms, including blog articles/editorial and web page content, that complements visual content and encourages audience engagement. Follow and maintain brand and style guidelines in all written content across media.

5.) Event Support

• Attend events to provide live social media coverage and/or interview faculty, students, staff, alumni, or other key individuals in support of content development.

6.) Quality Assurance

• Ensure all content produced is aligned with Kogod’s branding and meets accessibility and quality standards. 

7.) Digital Media Organization

• Upload and organize multimedia content from across the marketing team within the Data Asset Management (DAM) platform.

    

Competencies:

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

• Acting Ethically and with Integrity.

• Displaying Creativity.

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Serving Customers.

• Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Environment.

• Supporting Coworkers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.

• 35 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $30.00 - $34.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.

• The ideal candidate for this position can contribute new and creative content ideas and strategies while possessing strong writing, editing, and interviewing skills; knows how to read and understand research papers; and have familiarity with a content management system.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

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Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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