Executes University communications and marketing strategies for a program or unit. Oversees print and electronic communications, subsequent media promotion, and development of a content marketing plan. Tracks and evaluates marketing strategies. Guides staff. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains University brand and style.
SVC Research
Located within the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (OSVCR), the Research Communications Manager will serve as a critical member of a team tasked with raising the visibility of the research enterprise and to promote research accomplishments. The Communications Manager is expected to collaborate in the conceptualization of communications and marketing efforts and to ensure the coordinated, timely, and effective flow of research information across multiple communications channels and platforms with minimal supervision. Intended audiences are within the research enterprise, across the University, and external.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading project management of internal and external newsletters, including but not limited to gathering and organizing information; writing and/or editing content according to University style guidelines and the highest standards of grammar, punctuation, and word usage; fact checking content and ensuring that it is error free; working with design professionals to obtain high-quality artwork to accompany stories; building out newsletter in Campaign Monitor email marketing system; management of distribution lists; managing and reporting of newsletter analytics.
- Leading OSVCR social media efforts, including but not limited to developing a social media strategy (with Communications Director), developing and maintaining a social media calendar, scheduling posts, writing original posts and working with stakeholders on guest posts, active monitoring and interaction with related sites to grow visibility and audience size, and managing and reporting on analytics.
- Assist Communications Director with planning, production, and distribution of Pitt Research Annual Report of Research.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Excellent communications expertise, proven writing and editing skills, and experience translating and conveying research and research findings for mainstream audiences and media.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role.
Physical Effort
Little physical effort is required. Duties are primarily sedentary.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Communications Manager
Job Family
Communications & Marketing
Job Sub-Family
Communications
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
