Communications and Design Coordinator - College of Music - 240000004J
Communications and Design Coordinator - College of Music Status: Nonexempt Market Range: 07 The salary range for this position is $43,000 - $53,000 and is dependent upon experience. ABOUT THE UT COLLEGE OF MUSIC JOB SUMMARY: With a rich history of music excellence at the University of Tennessee, the former School of Music officially became the College of Music (COM) in July 2023. As one of the few standalone music colleges among state universities in the United States, the COM affords music students a wide variety of professional experiences. Students can explore music through the lenses of analysis, business, composition, conducting, education, musicology, performance, and technology. Now is an exciting time as the newly formed COM builds its team to support its students, build connections with alumni, and cultivate relationships with the community and supporters of the college. The COM seeks dynamic and creative candidates for the Communications & Design Coordinator position. Reporting to the College of Music (COM) director of marketing and communications, this position designs and creates print and digital products while maintaining multiple channels of communication that extend to the campus and public. Communications produced by this position support academic areas, recruitment/retention efforts, event promotions, faculty support, fundraising efforts, and alumni/development efforts. This person must be highly organized, have excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to work with a wide variety of people, and be capable of managing numerous projects at one time. The ideal candidate will be skilled in graphic design, writing, and will have experience in social media and web content management systems, such as WordPress. The ability to shoot and edit photos and videos is desired. The candidate must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, as well as Microsoft 365. This candidate must be able to create original artwork and layouts, update existing templates, edit according to Chicago Style, and work within the university’s branding standards (brand.utk.edu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the work experience section on Taleo, please upload a resume and cover letter (PDF or Word Document) in the attachments section of the application, as well as a portfolio of relevant communications projects. Portfolios may be online or uploaded as separate attachments. If an online portfolio, please include the link on your resume.
Description
JOB FUNCTIONS: Event Publicity: · Maintains an up-to-date list of upcoming events (which can change daily) with dates/times/details on the COM website, UT calendar, and local news calendars. Promotes performances through print and digital media (posters, digital graphics, email, and social media). · Creates and sends out a monthly e-newsletter to subscriber list promoting events and highlights about the COM. · Coordinates with the COM multimedia specialist to ensure photography and videography needs are met during events. · Designs and creates posters/brochures/email invites/social media graphics/websites/web graphics/videos for workshops, conferences, festivals, etc. Multimedia & Marketing Content Creation · Designs digital and print marketing materials, such as brochures, posters, informational booth items, web graphics, etc. · Writes engaging stories and articles about the COM consistently each semester. Stories are housed on the COM website and are promoted through social media and UT Communications. The stories include special announcements, press releases, feature stories on students, faculty, alumni, and donors. · In collaboration with the COM multimedia specialist, develops various videos for the COM to share on its social media outlets and website. This includes the curation of ideas, developing scripts, scheduling of filming, filming as needed, and publishing the videos. Website Management: · Updates and maintains the COM website with changes to studios/areas/audition requirements/event calendar. These tasks require coordinating with staff and faculty to ensure the website stays up to date. Ensures the COM website has a consistent look and continuously works to improve the overall design, layout, and organization. Internal Communications & Project Management: · Leads internal communications efforts within the COM to ensure faculty, staff, and students are informed of college events, important tasks and deadlines, opportunities, and accomplishments. · Manages the COM intranet, ensuring information is up to date and accurate. Designs webpages to ensure usability. · Participates in developing internal processes for the marketing and communications team and COM, such as developing content, delivering training, and project management. · Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students on finding innovative ways to inform and engage the COM community. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma Experience: Three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Communications internship experience will be considered relevant experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, graphic design, or related field Experience: Three years of professional experience working in social media, communications, or graphic design. Experience in higher education is a plus.
Qualifications
Job
Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Administration - Music
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
Job Posting
Jan 23, 2024, 11:52:24 AM
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