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Associate Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications

Associate Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications

Apply locations Fairfield, CT time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR0002589

Job Description:

Fairfield University is seeking a content marketing specialist with strong writing and project management skills to join our Marketing & Communications team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications & Community Relations, this role involves editorial assistance for the Fairfield University Magazine, other leading University publications, and spearheading marketing initiatives for the new Center for Arts & Minds, as well as Fairfield University’s Art Museum and Quick Center for the Arts. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of exceptional writing, storytelling, project management, and marketing skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Marketing Strategy Development: Collaborate with the Center for Arts & Minds, the Quick Center, and the Fairfield University Art Museum, to create and implement comprehensive marketing strategies. Promote the University as a premier destination for arts and culture within the University and the broader community.

• Project Management: Oversee daily marketing and communications activities for the arts, ensuring smooth operations and effective outreach. Manage timelines, deliverables, and partner relationships.

• Editorial Leadership: Craft and curate compelling stories that highlight the diverse and impactful work of Fairfield University and the Center for Arts & Minds. Working with the Editor of Fairfield University Magazine, assist in the creation and strategy of engaging content.

• Story Design and Execution: Develop and execute high-quality stories ensuring that content aligns with the University’s mission and engages both internal and external audiences.

• Visibility Enhancement: Design and execute targeted campaigns to increase the visibility of the arts and community programming. Position Fairfield University as a cultural leader and attract a broad audience.

• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the University’s communications and marketing objectives.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, arts administration, English/creative writing, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, ideally in higher education.

• Editorial Expertise: Strong background in content development, editing, creative direction, and publication management. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written materials.

• Strategic Marketing Skills: Proven track record in developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance organizational visibility and audience engagement.

• Project Management: Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We look forward to finding a dynamic professional who is passionate about storytelling and marketing, with the drive to make a significant impact at Fairfield University.

Category: Marketing - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer: The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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