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University of Utah

Coordinator, Marketing & Communications_

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84190


Details**Open Date** 06/27/2024**Requisition Number** PRN39007B**Job Title** Coordinator, Marketing & Communications**Working Title** Coordinator, Marketing & Communications**Job Grade** C**FLSA Code** Administrative**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No**Standard Hours per Week** 40**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time**Shift** Day**Work Schedule Summary**Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; with additional hours outside of regular schedule for photo, videography, social media events, etc.**VP Area** Academic Affairs**Department** 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company**Location** Campus**City** Salt Lake City, UT**Type of Recruitment** External Posting**Pay Rate Range** 35568 - 39900**Close Date****Open Until Filled** Yes**Job Summary**Assist the Pioneer Theatre Company ( PTC ) Director of Marketing and Communications in developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan to generate $2.5 MM in earned income from ticket sales necessary to support a professional LORT B Theatre located in residence on campus. Coordinates marketing and communications to maximize sales, create brand awareness and ensure effective internal and external communications.**Responsibilities**1) Serves as the Marketing Coordinator for the theatre (50%), responsible for maintaining relationships with University communications; creating and sending well-written press releases and other mass email notices for auditions, promotions, and other announcements; providing images from productions for publication in the proper resolution for the media; and assisting with media events.+ Coordinates and implements marketing communication projects, including public relations, social media management, brand awareness, and special events.+ Coordinates promotions, including printing, mailing, and delivery of promotional materials.+ Writes and produces written communications tools, assisting Director as needed. Assists in the creation of press releases and public service announcements.2) Serves as Editor of PTC playbills (20%). This involves collecting, writing, and editing content and biographies for 7-8 playbills per year and working closely with our third-party publisher to meet print and production deadlines.+ Works with Stage Management on collecting accurate show data, bios, and headshots for playbills.+ Works with Development on collecting sponsor recognition for playbills.+ Works with a third-party publishing house on proofing and printing playbill.3) Additional responsibilities (30%):+ Creates website content, as needed, and performs regular updates to our website.+ Other marketing or public relations duties as assigned.Required technical experience includes familiarity with the following:+ Microsoft Office Suite+ Macintosh platform+ Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok)Must have a valid Driver’s License.**Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required**Nearly Continuously: Office environment.**Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required**Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.**Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). One year of related experience and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience in different styles of writing, publishing software packages and advertising concepts may be preferred.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.**Preferences**Desired technical experience includes:+ Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Audition)+ iMovie or Premiere+ Constant Contact+ Website content management: WordPress, Joomla, Squarespace, or similar.**Type** Benefited Staff**Special Instructions Summary**Please provide two writing samples (a blog post, a press release, a professional e-mail, etc.) that utilize your understanding of communication and three examples of using social media commercially.**Additional Information**The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: tah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edutah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. 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