University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Communications Associate will play a central role in executing the Institute's communications, student engagement and digital strategy. This work will include leading communications efforts around student engagement; advancing the rapidly expanding digital portfolio of the Institute and its associated programs; and, strategically expanding multiple stakeholder and media lists to better target and increase the reach of the Institute's communications efforts and programming. The Senior Communications Associate will be a self-starter who is able to balance competing priorities. The Senior Communications Associate will report to the Senior Director of Communications and External Engagement and work closely with the Communications and Digital Marketing and Campus Engagement Managers. The Communications Associate will join a passionate team at an exciting moment of significant growth and development for the Institute.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes communications strategies that support student engagement, in coordination with the Campus Engagement Manager.
  • Maintains digital communications efforts for the Institute, in coordination with the Communications and Digital Marketing Manager.
  • Manages Chicago-based promotion for programming.
  • Conducts strategic stakeholder and media mapping in preparation for new programming or research.
  • Manages large mailings of reports and other collaterals.
  • Creates a content calendar and writes news stories and other content under tight deadlines.
  • Monitors, tracks and reports on media coverage of the Institute's scholars and issues of topical interest.
  • Monitors the online presence of associated schools and centers for climate-related updates.
  • Records and monitors monthly analytics for the Institute's websites, social media and email marketing accounts.
  • Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs.
  • Solves a range of straightforward problems as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
  • Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
  • Three to five years of experience working in a communications role.
  • Managing websites, email marketing and social media accounts in a professional capacity.
  • Agency experience highly valued.
  • Experience or interest in media relations.
  • Background in energy/environmental issues strongly desired.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
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