Digital Media Content Creator & Communications Manager

About the Role

Iona Universitys Marketing & Communications team is seeking a highly creative and motivated communications professional to lead dynamic storytelling across digital video print and social platforms. This position combines strategic communications multimedia production and content management to amplify Ionas brand elevate the Universitys distinction and authentically engage students alumni and the broader community.

The ideal candidate is a strong content creatoran exceptional writer storyteller and digital producerwho thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings ideas to life through compelling narratives videos photography and social media campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Conceive and execute engaging content for web social email press releases and print publications.
• Conduct interviews with students faculty alumni and partners to highlight the Iona experience.
• Ensure all content reflects Ionas voice values and brand standards.
• Assist with writing and storytelling for Iona Alumni Magazine.

Multimedia Production

• Plan film and edit videos for social media digital ads admissions campaigns and other key communications.
• Capture high-quality photography and video support marketing media and other initiatives.
• Manage and organize a digital media library.

Social Media Strategy & Management

• Develop and implement creative content strategies across platforms (Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook X YouTube).
• Write and schedule posts using tools like Sprout Social.
• Monitor trends track engagement and adapt strategies for maximum impact.
• Lead mentor and collaborate with student social media ambassadors and graduate assistants to generate authentic student-focused content.

Communications & Public Relations

• Draft press releases and media pitches to engage the external audience.
• Collaborate and manage internal email communications to engage the campus community.
• Monitor media coverage and stay on top of trends.
• Support event promotion and other key initiatives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with University stakeholders to produce impactful stories.
• Provide creative direction feedback and guidance to student workers and interns.
• Collaborate with senior MarCom staff on campaigns and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in communications journalism marketing digital media or related field.
• Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with knowledge of AP Style.
• Experience managing social media platforms trends and analytics.
• Strong photography and video production skills including DSLR/audio equipment and Adobe Creative Suite especially Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Ability to multi-task manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• 2 years of professional experience in public relations content creation and/or journalism preferred.

Why Join Iona

This is a unique opportunity to shape Iona Universitys brand narrative and showcase the vibrancy of our students faculty and alumni. Youll build a diverse professional portfolio across writing video digital and social media while collaborating with a passionate MarCom team committed to innovation and excellence.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940 Iona University is a masters-granting private Catholic coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Ionas 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4000 students and an alumni base of more than 50000 around the world Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice peace and service. Iona is highly accredited offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts science and business administration as well as Master of Arts Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across theSchool of Arts & Science;LaPenta School of Business;NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; andHynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025 Iona has been named one of the nations best colleges by The Princeton Review The Wall Street Journal Forbes and others. Additionally U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country while Georgetown Universitys Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on LaPenta School of Business meanwhileis also accredited by AACSB International a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.