Content Manager, Alumni Communications

New York University • New York, NY

4d • $77,000 - $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) solicits private funding to support the University’s strategic goals in teaching, learning, and research. Its personnel work university-wide and with individual schools and colleges to cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for financial support through gifts and pledges, including support for student aid, faculty, academic and research programs, facilities, infrastructure, and the University’s endowment.

The Content Manager, Alumni Communications develops email marketing campaigns, creates original content, and plans and posts content for alumni communications channels within UDAR’s overall communications strategy. The position applies judgment to identify content opportunities and recommend approaches, and ideates and executes a high volume of engaging, visible marketing and communications projects. It contributes insights and ideas with the primary goal of increasing alumni engagement and interaction between alumni and NYU. The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in editorial and copywriting; graphic design; and development, creation, and project management of digital and print communications and marketing materials.
• Related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with HTML and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Skill with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Competence with Mac, iOS, and PC operating systems.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies, social media platforms, and communications best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop email marketing campaigns.
• Generate original content.
• Plan and post content for alumni communications channels.
• Identify content opportunities and recommend approaches within UDAR’s communications strategy.
• Ideate and execute a high volume of engaging and visible marketing and communications projects.
• Contribute insights and ideas to increase alumni engagement and interaction between alumni and NYU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level