Coordinator of Marketing & Communication - R101045

Dean's Office

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R101045

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of related experience.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted. 

Position Description:

The Brandeis School of Law is accepting applications for a Coordinator of Marketing and Communications. The Coordinator is responsible for executing and managing the high-level strategic marketing vision for the School of Law and bringing innovative techniques to the position to further our brand; assisting in the development, implementation, and promotion of positive communication about the College, its clinics, initiatives, students, faculty, and alumni; and will gather and disseminate information to the news media; develop and implement public relations activities, direct content for digital and social media, and assist in coordinating other communications projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Brand, Marketing, and Communication Strategy

• Implement the vision of the leadership team to grow, engage, and emphasize our audiences.
• Write and edit content such as new, magazine, and website stories, fact sheets, social media posts, op-eds, some marketing and other content, as needed.
• Write engaging marketing content for prospective students and alumni.  
• Maintain contacts with UofL entities to develop potential content.
• Work with and manage Communications Dept. staff to ensure communication deliverables.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategic plans to achieve desired results on time and within budget.
• Monitor, measure, and report results of communications activities.
• Manage and maintain Communications Dept. budget.

• Pitch stories to news media, prioritizing media outlets as appropriate at the local, state, and national levels; schedule and set up media interviews with UofL sources; and accompany reporters to interviews while they are on campus.
• Produce and supply content to university digital and social media channels.
• Assist UofL Office of Communication & Marketing in maintaining its media database.
• Ensure that content advances the UofL brand.
• Maintain and update the School of Law's website.

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• As needed, write, review, and edit content submitted for document design projects and work with departments to finalize copy prior to document layout.
• Assist law school faculty, staff, and students with communications.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries and provide feedback.
• Contribute to the communications team projects with writing, editing and design input for newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, reports and other publications for internal and external audiences.

• University communications experience
• Editorial or op-ed writing experience
• Exp. with cloud-based media database & measurement systems (i.e. Cision, Meltwater, etc.)
• Exp. with content management systems (i.e. Plone, WordPress, etc.)
• Exp. with email marketing and social media marketing

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Must have proficient ability in web development and content management
• Must have some familiarity with the Adobe creative suite, InDesign preferred
• Must be able to formally plan and independently manage assigned projects
• Ability to use common office machines (i.e., computers, copiers, phones, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.