Loyola University New Orleans
College of Music and Media Communications Coordinator
Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
New Orleans, LA
Job Type:
Full-Time Staff
Job Number:
202200333
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
College of Music & Media Dean's Office
Opening Date:
07/22/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
Description
The Communications Coordinator manages all communication-related activities at Loyola'sCollege of Music and Media. The coordinator actively promotes the College to internal andexternal stakeholders, media outlets, prospective and current parents, students, donors, alumni,and the higher education and business communities. This person takes the initiative and is a boldvisionary by developing and presenting effective communication strategies to the Dean and theCMM leadership team to accomplish measurable goals. This employee understands audiencebehavior and how to leverage analytical information to amplify the College's voice.
The Communication Coordinator is critical to the team and is responsible forcollecting, developing, and packaging dynamic content. An exceptional writer and editor whocan make complex content digestible and relatable, the coordinator creates content for digitalchannels and traditional print materials.
This person is adept and comfortable creating all forms of content, including news stories, webcontent, brochure content, etc., and skillful in writing and editing content that achieves desiredoutcomes. The coordinator should know how to use Adobe Creative Cloud to create graphics andshort videos that align with the College and University's brand. They should generate originalideas and effectively communicate their vision.
The person should demonstrate a strong understanding of social media excellence - how to planand execute campaigns. They must know how to manage Facebook, Instagram/Threads, TikTok,X, and LinkedIn and be skilled at reading and interrupting the analytics reports from eachplatform. The same goes for managing the essential function of updating the College's website.The coordinator is a team player and a strong relationship builder who can mine and identifystories from critical partners. They can multitask and understand how to maintain productive andreciprocal relationships. The Communications Coordinator supports the Dean's Office'soverarching content strategy by developing and executing a strategic content calendar to supportand advance the College's vision and mission.
The coordinator must become fluent in all areas of the College, ensuring all programs, faculty,staff, and students are represented through all messaging. They should be committed toinclusion, diversity, and equity in words and practice. The overall atmosphere created by theseefforts should result in engagement that promotes enrollment, community engagement, andphilanthropy for the College of Music and Media. The coordinator helps build identity and brandawareness and will produce monthly engagement reports and present them to variousstakeholders. This person will also create and disseminate an internal newsletter.
The coordinator exudes commitment to the craft, understands the importance of timeliness,deadlines, and exceeding expectations, and is highly motivated to help the College grow.Examples of Duties• Create dynamic, engaging content for digital channels and print materials• Create/manage the College's public editorial/events calendar• Schedule client interviews and photo shoots and act as the College's liaison liaison• Provide the following deliverables: Presentation decks, brochures, news articles, weekly/monthly newsletters, and editorials promoting faculty research and impact, the college website, social media, videos, news pitches, speeches and event run of show etc.• Craft messages and communications strategies targeting different constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community members, as well as experience with different platforms for which to reach them effectively• Serve as the College's website editor and make regular updates• Track and compile communications analytics• Embody creativity, entrepreneurial skills, follow-through, attention to accuracy, and detail• Expertise in social media management software and web software• Create a curated media list, ability to pitch faculty as experts to the media outlets, and perform media training when necessary• Possess strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills• Hosts regular meetings with key stakeholders• Other duties as assignedTypical Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Design, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field• Minimum two years of professional experience working in digital media, social media, public relations, marketing/advertising, journalism, or communications• Excellent written communication skills, outstanding storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex research into well-crafted, digestible content for a wide array of audiences• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram• Independent worker who can get duties accomplished with limited supervision• Able to shoot and edit short videos for social media, the website, or to use for recruiting and donor relations• Ability to adapt quickly to new circumstances• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule - early mornings, evenings, and some weekends required
Physical Requirements• Light lifting of boxes (max 15 lbs.)• Able to work at a computer for extended periods
In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Depends on Qualifications
Location :
New Orleans, LA
Job Type:
Full-Time Staff
Job Number:
202200333
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
College of Music & Media Dean's Office
Opening Date:
07/22/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
Description
The Communications Coordinator manages all communication-related activities at Loyola'sCollege of Music and Media. The coordinator actively promotes the College to internal andexternal stakeholders, media outlets, prospective and current parents, students, donors, alumni,and the higher education and business communities. This person takes the initiative and is a boldvisionary by developing and presenting effective communication strategies to the Dean and theCMM leadership team to accomplish measurable goals. This employee understands audiencebehavior and how to leverage analytical information to amplify the College's voice.
The Communication Coordinator is critical to the team and is responsible forcollecting, developing, and packaging dynamic content. An exceptional writer and editor whocan make complex content digestible and relatable, the coordinator creates content for digitalchannels and traditional print materials.
This person is adept and comfortable creating all forms of content, including news stories, webcontent, brochure content, etc., and skillful in writing and editing content that achieves desiredoutcomes. The coordinator should know how to use Adobe Creative Cloud to create graphics andshort videos that align with the College and University's brand. They should generate originalideas and effectively communicate their vision.
The person should demonstrate a strong understanding of social media excellence - how to planand execute campaigns. They must know how to manage Facebook, Instagram/Threads, TikTok,X, and LinkedIn and be skilled at reading and interrupting the analytics reports from eachplatform. The same goes for managing the essential function of updating the College's website.The coordinator is a team player and a strong relationship builder who can mine and identifystories from critical partners. They can multitask and understand how to maintain productive andreciprocal relationships. The Communications Coordinator supports the Dean's Office'soverarching content strategy by developing and executing a strategic content calendar to supportand advance the College's vision and mission.
The coordinator must become fluent in all areas of the College, ensuring all programs, faculty,staff, and students are represented through all messaging. They should be committed toinclusion, diversity, and equity in words and practice. The overall atmosphere created by theseefforts should result in engagement that promotes enrollment, community engagement, andphilanthropy for the College of Music and Media. The coordinator helps build identity and brandawareness and will produce monthly engagement reports and present them to variousstakeholders. This person will also create and disseminate an internal newsletter.
The coordinator exudes commitment to the craft, understands the importance of timeliness,deadlines, and exceeding expectations, and is highly motivated to help the College grow.Examples of Duties• Create dynamic, engaging content for digital channels and print materials• Create/manage the College's public editorial/events calendar• Schedule client interviews and photo shoots and act as the College's liaison liaison• Provide the following deliverables: Presentation decks, brochures, news articles, weekly/monthly newsletters, and editorials promoting faculty research and impact, the college website, social media, videos, news pitches, speeches and event run of show etc.• Craft messages and communications strategies targeting different constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community members, as well as experience with different platforms for which to reach them effectively• Serve as the College's website editor and make regular updates• Track and compile communications analytics• Embody creativity, entrepreneurial skills, follow-through, attention to accuracy, and detail• Expertise in social media management software and web software• Create a curated media list, ability to pitch faculty as experts to the media outlets, and perform media training when necessary• Possess strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills• Hosts regular meetings with key stakeholders• Other duties as assignedTypical Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Design, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field• Minimum two years of professional experience working in digital media, social media, public relations, marketing/advertising, journalism, or communications• Excellent written communication skills, outstanding storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex research into well-crafted, digestible content for a wide array of audiences• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram• Independent worker who can get duties accomplished with limited supervision• Able to shoot and edit short videos for social media, the website, or to use for recruiting and donor relations• Ability to adapt quickly to new circumstances• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule - early mornings, evenings, and some weekends required
Physical Requirements• Light lifting of boxes (max 15 lbs.)• Able to work at a computer for extended periods
In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our