Communications and Content Developer
Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, United States
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Title: Communications and Content Developer
Position: Communications and Content Developer, Polaris Young Adult Leadership
Network
Department: Continuing Education
Full-time or Part-time:FT Exempt
Hours per week: 35
Months per year: 12
Work Schedule: PTSem Office Hours; variable based on network programming
Reports to: Project Director for the Polaris Young Adult Leadership Network
Job Purpose: The Polaris Young Adult Leadership Network at Princeton Theological Seminary
seeks to cultivate connections among young adults who are Christian leaders, amplifying the
scope and impact of their leadership through relationships and resources. The purpose of this role
is to support all network activities through the implementation of a foundational communications
strategy and through creative content development, growing the number of participants in Polaris
programs and expanding the audience of individuals who can learn from the stories of
remarkable leaders.
Essential Functions:
Story Sharing 35% of time
Develop stories that highlight compelling young adult Christian leaders in their various
contexts across the United States. Manage internal partners and external vendors (graphic
designers, photographers, videographers, and more) to create and distribute stories
Identify and develop relationships with new vendors as needed.
Work closely with Polaris director and program coordinators to identify compelling
stories and appropriate platforms for sharing them (PTSem News feed, Polaris blog,
podcast, external outlets).
Identified strategic paid opportunities to increase reach of stories and expand audience,
including paid social media campaigns, sponsorships, digital media placements, and other
outlets.
External Communications 35% of time
Create and manage written and visual content for newsletter, social media, and reportrelated
communications about programs and initiatives.
Copy edit materials for digital and written publication.
Website edits and maintenance, primary point of contact with vendor for larger website
updates / redesign
Maintain ongoing digital communications for in-person, hybrid, and digital programs,
developing the Polaris voice and brand.
Ensure external communication adheres to PTS and Polaris brand guidelines.
Ensure Polaris programs and stories are included in the seminary's central
communication channels including website, social media, media outreach, and email
campaigns.
Modify communications strategy during year 1 to incorporate market research insights
and learnings from program participants.
Generate and present reports to the team and key stakeholders as requested.
Collaborate with Data Analytics Coordinator to review and synthesize digital analytics
and make data-informed decisions about content creation and distribution.
Communications Strategy Development 15% of time
With the Polaris and the seminary's central Office of Marketing and Communications,
work with external market research vendor, learning from data and listening sessions.
Collaborate with the team's implementation of SalesForce as the seminary's customer
relationship management (CRM) platform.
Establish communications workflows (development, platform integration, posting, and
sharing), ensuring schedules are in sync and followed.
Work closely with the Polaris Data and Analytics Coordinator to monitor
communications and social media footprints
Routinely update strategy to improve Polaris's reach and impact year over year
Team and Polaris Leadership Network Support 10% of time
Participate in all Polaris Leadership Network team meetings
Regularly attend Marketing and Communications team meetings.
Collaborate on CRM database development
Attend gatherings and events on campus up to 6 times per year.
Institutional Support 5% of time
Participates in Continuing Education team meetings as requested.
Serves on committees and task forces and performs occasional administrative duties that
serve the Continuing Education team and the wider institution of Princeton Seminary.
Forms and maintains positive relationships with the rest of the Continuing Education
team and members of the PTS community.
Other duties may be assigned by the Project Director for the Polaris Leadership Network.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree required.
A minimum of 3 years of experience developing and implementing communications
strategies.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, Mailchimp, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign,
Formstack, SurveyMonkey, Canva, Wordpress
Social media management experience required.
CRM experience in Salesforce strongly preferred.
Ability to engage with Christian leaders in an educational environment necessary.
Must possess a commitment to the health and well-being of colleagues, community, and
constituencies served.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively steward sensitive information.
Actively support and advance the mission of Princeton Theological Seminary.
Proven commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism.
This is an in-person OR remote hybrid position.
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Ability to be mobile on campus with any needed accommodation, works in office environment,
lifts up to 20 lbs., remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, wrist and hand movement
related to computer work.
This description reflects essential functions of the position, it does not restrict tasks that may be
assigned or changed at any time.
Prepared by: Shari Oosting Date: November 2024