DePaul University

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Job Title Content Producer
Job ID 3555
Location Loop Campus
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

Multicultural Statement

At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences. We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment. Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us.

General Summary

Reporting to the Editorial Content Manager, the Content Producer will support the strategic objectives and marketing initiatives of the university through the creation, management and editing of editorial content for university recruitment and brand marketing initiatives. In doing so, the Content Producer will interface with staff, faculty and stakeholders in multiple departments across the University.

Responsibilities & Duties

• In support of the content strategy developed by the Editorial Content Manager, produce integrated, cross platform (i.e., print, email, web, social) written and visual content that enhances recruitment marketing efforts targeted toward prospective undergraduate, graduate, transfer and adult markets.
  
• Proactively identify and research new story and content ideas.
  
• Plan, write, interview, edit, fact-check and package these ideas into effective written and visual content for various university-owned marketing outlets (i.e., print, email, web, social) for brand and recruitment audiences.
  
• Interface with multiple departments across the University Marketing strategy group within Enrollment Management & Marketing including, Marketing Communications, Creative Services, Digital Experience & Analysis, Advertising, and Admission.
  
• Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as faculty and staff in other divisions, across the university in order to facilitate content generation.
  
• Identify opportunities to develop user-generated content and collaborate with faculty, staff and students to generate content that can be disseminated through various platforms.
  
• Measure the effectiveness of content marketing initiatives.
  
• Provide reporting and revamp strategy and tactics based on findings.
  
• Based on regular environmental scanning, be informed of innovative content marketing tactics and vehicles that can be leveraged in higher education and recommend these tactics when appropriate.
  
• Assure content maintains university editorial and brand standards and incorporates brand messages.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Education & Experience

• BA in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Marketing or related communications field.
  
• 5 years of experience as a respected leader in multichannel content creation (publishing, journalism, etc.) successfully utilizing a variety of communication tools.
  
• Adept at creating compelling stories and narratives through several platforms (including digital and traditional channels) to different target audiences.
  
• Understand fundamentals of communication planning, integrated marketing and the value of brand building and engagement and the role of channel development to effectively drive results.
  
• Experience working successfully with cross-functional teams.
  

Other Skills & Abilities Reqd

• Excellent written, verbal, proofreading, and editorial skills.
  
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  
• Must be able to prioritize and complete projects independently from inception to completion with full accountability for quality and deadline.
  
• Must be able to multi-task, balance projects, and work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
  
• Must be highly pro-active, detail-oriented, analytical and resourceful.
  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  
• Knowledge of PhotoShop, QuarkXPress, and InDesign and/or other similar design programs desirable.
  

Competencies Expected

Functional Competencies:

• Writing Aptitude (Mastery)
  
• Aesthetic Sensibility & Graphic Design (Intermediate)
  
• Audience Awareness (Intermediate)
  
• Brand Stewardship & Application (Intermediate)
  
• Production & Processes (Intermediate)
  
• Consultation & Influence (Basic)
  
• Media & Campaign Planning (Basic)
  
• Motivating and Leading People (Basic)
  
• Leveraging Technology (Basic)
  

Foundational Competencies:

• Effective Communication (Mastery)
  
• Collaboration & Teamwork (Intermediate)
  
• Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity to Diversity (Intermediate)
  
• Mission Focus & Institutional Knowledge (Intermediate)
  
• Project Management & Organization (Intermediate)
  
• Relationship & Network Building (Intermediate)
  
• Judgment & Decision-Making (Basic)
  

Sustaining Competencies:

• Education Industry Acumen (Intermediate)
  
• Learning Agility (Intermediate)
  
• Systems Thinking (Intermediate)
  
• Change Acumen (Basic)
  
• Conflict Management (Basic)
  
• Continuous Improvement (Basic)
  
• Self-Awareness (Basic)
  

Strategic Competencies:

• Creativity & Innovative Thinking (Intermediate)
  
• Thought Leadership (Basic)
  
• Visionary & Strategic Orientation (Basic)
  

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Additional Information

Salary & Benefits Package:
DePaul offers a comprehensive package including competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain the best talent in order to further the University's mission. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Full Benefits
Part-Time Benefits

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