Create, develop/design, manage, and evaluate marketing and communications creative content for the Department of Athletics & Recreation—inclusive of both recreation and varsity sports programs/facilities.
Identify strategies and initiatives that enhance the Department’s brand awareness and reputation in both internal and external channels and drive success of recreation and varsity sports program objectives.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Develops, implements and evaluates communications strategy targeting internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, community partners, alumni, parents, donors and prospective donors.
Serves as project manager for content creation and marketing communications. Cultivates, writes, edits and disseminates stories. Designs or supervises design of visually appealing and relevant content for electronic and print distribution.
Creates, manages and sustains an impactful online presence through social media, website and/or targeted email marketing to internal and external stakeholders.
May supervise student workers.
Contributes to initiatives, meetings and events.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations. Work outside typical office hours as needed.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or a table
Equipment
Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
Progressive Responsibility In The Area Of Marketing Communications (5 Years)
Skills:
Adobe Creative Studio, Adobe InDesign, Change Management, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System, Editing Process, Email Campaign Management, Fundraising Communications, Leadership Management, Marketing Plan Development, Market Research Data Analysis, Strategic Communication Planning, Target Marketing, Team Management, Technology Integrations, Time Management, Visual Communications, Volunteering, Writing
The mission of Washington University in St. Louis is to act in service of truth through the formation of leaders, the discovery of knowledge and the treatment of patients for the betterment of our region, our nation and our world.
At WashU, we generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge. We foster freedom of inquiry and expression of ideas in our research, teaching and learning.
We aim to create an environment that encourages and supports wide-ranging exploration at the frontier of discovery by embracing diverse perspectives from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. We promote higher education and rigorous research as a fundamental component of an open, vibrant society. We strive to enhance the lives and livelihoods not only of our students, patients, and employees but also of the people of the greater St. Louis community and beyond. We do so by addressing scientific, social, economic, medical, and other challenges in the local, national, and international realms.
