Digital Communications Specialist

Skills
AnalyticsContent MarketingDigital MarketingDigital MediaDiplomacyHuman ResourcesService Orientation
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-4 years of full-time experience in content marketing or digital media marketing within higher education or non-profit
  • Experience in drafting ad copy and sponsored content
  • Experience creating content suitable for a social audience
  • Excellent grasp of current popular culture and the College student demographic
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a busy remote office environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and service orientation
  • Ability to handle situations with diplomacy and a professional demeanor
  • Proficiency in Google Analytics and social media management software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • WordPress experience required
  • MailChimp experience required
  • Higher education experience strongly preferred

Nice to have

  • Creative
  • Collaborative
  • Organized
  • Analytical
  • Diplomatic
  • Professional

Day to day

  • Develop and implement strategic digital communication plans to build awareness and engagement
  • Create branded creative content across social media web multimedia and emerging platforms
  • Collaborate with College and University departments to promote news events and track performance metrics

Hiring process

  • Cover letter and resume required
  • Submit a resume for each position of interest
  • Contact 202-687-2500 for application assistance