Description
Join us in Temple University’s Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications, one of higher education’s most progressive marketing communications teams. Through market research, analytics, and a deep understanding of an optimal customer experience, this team is charged with elevating Temple’s visibility, international reach, and reputation.

 Since its founding, Temple University has been committed to challenging the status quo. Today, we are an international powerhouse and a top-tier research institution with nearly 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and more than 340,000 alumni worldwide. Located in Philadelphia, one of the east coast’s most vibrant cities, Temple is at an exciting moment in its history, welcoming a new president and in the midst of developing a new strategic plan. 

 Under the supervision of the Content Manager, the Content Producer is responsible for discovering, developing, and writing content designed to increase awareness of and enrollment at Temple University. The incumbent will understand the mission and goals of Temple University’s Strategic Marketing and Communications division and will produce copy in support of those goals. Content Producer responsibilities will include but are not limited to, producing high-quality, actionable, and brand-aligned content for advertising, brochures, emails, flyers, postcards, social media, and digital marketing. The position works closely with content strategists, project managers, graphic designers, multimedia, and social media specialists to develop a research-based understanding of the University’s key audiences and produce powerful materials that deliver strategic messages, align with strategic goals, and are user-oriented. The Content Producer performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. At least two (2) years of directly related experience. Must have demonstrated copyediting and proofreading experience.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

*Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to establish cooperative working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, campus partners, and members of the media

*Must have a firm grasp of grammar and content best practices and be skilled, accomplished, and persuasive writer

*Demonstrated knowledge of digital media and its culture, trends, and best practices, and advertising best practices

*Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

*Excellent project management, analytical, communication, and diplomacy skills

*Must be able to attend staff events as needed (including occasional nights and weekends)

*Must possess proficiency in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred:

* Experience working in higher education marketing  

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exception requirement by October 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided.  For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. 

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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Tech Center
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular