Digital Media Manager

Overview:

As the Digital Media Manager at MidAmerica Nazarene University you will help shape our brand across a variety of media including Internet social media email digital billboards and other emerging channels. You must be passionate about Christian higher education possess a keen eye for visual storytelling and have a proven track record in developing engaging photo and video content. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our digital presence and showcasing the unique aspects of our institution to prospective students current students alumni and the broader community. This position is based at the MNU campus in Olathe KS; however remote work opportunities exist during times of heavy work volume.

This role is an in-person position.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation (50%):

• Develop compelling and visually stunning photo and video content that aligns with the institutions brand and values.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to capture the essence of academic programs campus life events and other relevant activities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the performance of digital media initiatives to the leadership team.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance content quality.

Digital Strategy (10%):

• Implement and manage a comprehensive digital media strategy to increase engagement and reach across various digital platforms.
• Work closely with the University Communications team to integrate digital media into overall communications campaigns and initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of digital content providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Social Media Management (30%):

• Oversee the institutions social media channels ensuring consistent and engaging content that resonates with the target audience.
• Develop and implement social media campaigns that showcase the institutions achievements events and community impact.
• Foster community engagement through responding to comments messages and fostering online conversations.

Brand Management (10%):

• Uphold and reinforce the institutions brand guidelines in all digital media content.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and visual identity across all digital platforms.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the institutions brand through innovative and creative digital media strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in marketing communications digital media or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital media management with a focus on photo and video content development.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant digital media tools.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms analytics and trends.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for higher education and a commitment to promoting the institutions values.

Application: To apply for this position attach the following documentation to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Personal Statement of Faith
• Names and contact information of 3 professional references.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundationalChristian position in word attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicants central Christian beliefs significant formative influences in the applicants Christian experience (e.g. religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of ones faith ones family and/or home life spiritual aspirations) and ways in which the applicants faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MNU is interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race sex religion* age color creed national or ethnic origin marital status disability genetic information or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students in the hiring process during employment and in the operation of all university programs activities and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University:MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees based on religion (Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith active participation in a local church and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the universitys full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at Experience:

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