Job Summary
The University Record's website, email, and social media are its primary channels for readership, alongside the printed edition. This position is the Record's main production role, responsible for producing the printed edition, publishing stories and artwork on the website, creating social media graphics, and helping compile the email newsletter. The role requires basic editing skills and working directly with copy to prepare it for multiple platforms.
Responsibilities*
- Design and produce the printed University Record on its publishing schedule, including layout, imagery, and basic print advertising
- Edit and format story copy for print, web, email, and social placement, adapting length and presentation to each platform
- Load stories, photography, and artwork onto the University Record website
- Design graphics for social media posts that adapt Record stories and franchises for platform-specific formats
- Assist in compiling and formatting the Record's email newsletter
- Maintain consistent visual branding across print, web, email, and social channels
- Coordinate with editors and writers to keep copy and visual elements on schedule across all four channels
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Experience designing for both print and digital/web platforms
- Experience with a web content management system for publishing stories, photos, and artwork
- Experience creating graphics for social media platforms
- Ability to edit for length and fit, and accurately format copy for different platforms
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines across print, web, email, and social schedules
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with editors and writers
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience with email newsletter platforms
- Familiarity with basic HTML/CSS
- Experience in a higher education, news, or media production environment
- Familiarity with digital accessibility standards (alt text, video captions)
- Experience producing short-form photo or video content for social platforms
Why Work at Michigan?
Benefits
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
The position will be primarily on-site in Ann Arbor with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule in accordance with operational needs.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The salary range for the lower classification (Communications Production Associate-104028) is $50,000 - $55,000.
Additional Information
NOTE: Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
