Job Description:

Fairfield University is seeking a content marketing specialist with strong writing and project management skills to join our Marketing & Communications team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications & Community Relations this role involves editorial assistance for the Fairfield University Magazine other leading University publications and spearheading marketing initiatives for the new Center for Arts & Minds as well as Fairfield Universitys Art Museum and Quick Center for the Arts. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of exceptional writing storytelling project management and marketing skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Marketing Strategy Development: Collaborate with the Center for Arts & Minds the Quick Center and the Fairfield University Art Museum to create and implement comprehensive marketing strategies. Promote the University as a premier destination for arts and culture within the University and the broader community.

• Project Management: Oversee daily marketing and communications activities for the arts ensuring smooth operations and effective outreach. Manage timelines deliverables and partner relationships.

• Editorial Leadership: Craft and curate compelling stories that highlight the diverse and impactful work of Fairfield University and the Center for Arts & Minds. Working with the Editor of Fairfield University Magazine assist in the creation and strategy of engaging content.

• Story Design and : Develop and execute highquality stories ensuring that content aligns with the Universitys mission and engages both internal and external audiences.

• Visibility Enhancement: Design and execute targeted campaigns to increase the visibility of the arts and community programming. Position Fairfield University as a cultural leader and attract a broad audience.

• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the Universitys communications and marketing objectives.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in marketing communications arts administration English/creative writing or a related field required; masters degree preferred.

• Experience: 5 years of experience in marketing communications or a related field ideally in higher education.

• Editorial Expertise: Strong background in content development editing creative direction and publication management. Demonstrated ability to produce highquality written materials.

• Strategic Marketing Skills: Proven track record in developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance organizational visibility and audience engagement.

• Project Management: Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We look forward to finding a dynamic professional who is passionate about storytelling and marketing with the drive to make a significant impact at Fairfield University.

Category:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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