Communication Manager

Lead planning, research, production, and dissemination of compelling brand journalism working closely with the Marketing and Communication team. Identify and contribute editorial opportunities such as interesting research findings, faculty expertise, student experiences and work product and newsworthy events and stories. Interview subjects and create compelling content for multi-channel distribution including web, social media, e-newsletters, audio, reports, and videos. Identify and contribute creative approaches to crafting and promoting the stories of Moody College, its people and expertise through strong writing, editing and/or engaging digital content skills.Write and edit newsletters, scripts, talking points and correspondence for various audiences by work cross-functionally with different teams, including Undergraduate Education and the dean to produce the speeches and script for graduation, including drafting and copyediting remarks, updating information from the past year and assisting in stage direction. Work with the development office to write the script and speeches for Friends of the College, including for the dean and presenters. Act as copyeditor and quality assurance for content produced by others in the college.Manage the core Moody College website, using Drupal CMS, ensuring content, design and navigation meet user needs, express the Moody College brand, communicate important information and stay current and relevant. Manage SEO, develop and track KPIs and key metrics to improve website experience. Continually monitor web trends and look for ways to enhance and expand the colleges online presence.Manage storytelling interns and collaborate with other writers, photographers, videographers, designers, media relations specialists, and marketers to augment Moody Colleges storytelling enterprise.Plan and implement weekly content and major projects aligned with Moody College communications strategy. Other related functions as assigned which may include coordinating special projects including the annual print and digital impact report and identifying and creating undergraduate, graduate and fundraising one-pagers. Must handle confidential and sensitive communications with discretion.Serve as project manager for editorial content by assigning tasks and deliverables, and maintaining timely schedules for production of content.Write press releases, identify media contacts, manage college experts guide, pitch key stories and respond to media inquiries.