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Assistant Director of Content Strategy - Walsh School of Foreign Service

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Assistant Director of Content Strategy - Walsh School of Foreign Service

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight-knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.RequirementsThe

Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)

, founded in 1919, is a premier school of international affairs. SFS provides a rigorous education grounded in both theory and practice while instilling the Jesuit value of service. Father Edmund A. Walsh, S.J.'s vision was a school that would prepare students for all major forms of foreign representation - official and unofficial, governmental and private sector, whether commercial, financial, consular or diplomatic.The

Assistant Director of Content Strategy

manages the SFS editorial calendar, writes content for the website and social media properties, and ensures that new web stories and profiles are continually added to the SFS websites and social media accounts. The incumbent supports SFS Events by developing and executing communications coverage plans to promote those events, both before and after. The Assistant Director, working with the Communications Director, manages email campaigns for the admissions process and assists with SFS newsletters. Reporting to the Executive Director of External Relations and Marketing and working in close collaboration with the SFS Communications team and the Dean's Office, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Editorial Content Strategy Development and Production

Develop the SFS editorial calendar and put in place a strategic content plan for the SFS website, its various newsletters, and its social media properties, writing stories and profiles for the SFS websites, newsletters, social media, and publications.Write and supervise the delivery of the monthly alumni and current student/faculty/staff newsletters.Supervise student workers and assign content production tasks, edit their copy for SFS outreach, and handle all administrative tasks related to student workers.Copy, edit, fact check, and advise on design of SFS publications, including the SFS magazine (print), SFS newsletters, brochures, event programs, and any other new and revised School publications.Develop, write, and oversee the admissions email campaigns for both the graduate and undergraduate programs, working with the various academic administrators to manage the admissions email process in a timely and substantive manner.Maintain content on the main SFS website, developing, writing, and posting SFS social media content.Advise on content strategy for video in collaboration with Assistant Director for Multimedia Production and Director of Communications, archiving multimedia, photos, news stories, and other data.Coordinate with University communications on written content.Event Support

Develop strategy to pre-promote SFS-sponsored events on social media properties and implement that strategy.Produce and post event coverage, to include live Twitter threads and Facebook livestreams and Q/A.Manage social media livestreams and troubleshoot technical issues.Coordinate photography and video event content for SFS' communications channels.Advise programs on A/V needs for events.Research, Data Management, and Technical Administration

Coordinate with SFS communications team to implement Dean's School-wide communications strategies.Collect stories, bios, internship locations, and related data, identifying opportunities for use.Collaborate on analysis of website and social media outreach.In coordination with the Assistant Director of Multimedia Production, provide training to those who utilize the technologies necessary for content and website maintenance across the School, and guidance to School programs for graphic design and multimedia development.Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field of study.3-4 years of related professional experience.Strong writing and editing skills as well as the ability to demonstrate past examples of editorial judgment.Must have a working knowledge of social media platforms and experience posting on them for an organization.Must be a team player who can manage student workers in a productive and positive manner.Familiarity with WordPress is strongly encouraged, as is knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of different distribution media and the ability to tailor content to the strengths of each medium.Experience producing written content for the web is a plus, as is any experience in an editorial environment.Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as

Hybrid.

Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation.Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 - $87,558.13. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.Current Georgetown Employees:

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Assistant-Director-of-Content-Strategy---Walsh-School-of-Foreign-Service_JR18376

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