Inside Higher Ed is hiring : Media Communications Specialist in Riverside

UC Riverside's Campus Business Services is recruiting for a Media Communications Specialist. The full salary range for the Media Communications Specialist is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $91,250 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Business Services, the Media Communications Specialist manages the non-print / digital elements of a broad "omnichannel" marketing program for Auxiliary Services. Working with other internal campus partners such as writers, designers, technical staff, external experts and a range of university clients, this position will update and maintain the digital assets, including websites, public-facing display screens (R'Talk), e-mail communication, and R'Space / R'Web ads. The Media Communications Specialist will assist Auxiliary Services department staff with social media strategies and content. The incumbent will also pursue new digital communication channels on campus and in the surrounding community.

This position serves Auxiliary Services clients, including (but not limited to) Housing, Dining & Hospitality Services, Transportation Services, Early Childhood Services, Campus Business Services, and Auxiliary Budget & Finance, along with other university departments who contract for services. The position works collaboratively with other UCR department marketing programs. The Media Communications Specialist will assist in the evaluation and research for projects related to effective marketing programs and processes; brand development, new media design, photography and strategic planning. This position must have knowledge of, adhere to, and enforce University, and department policies, protocol and marketing trends.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Online Audio and Video Media

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