Digital Communications and Content Manager, Institute of Politics and Public Service - McCourt School of Public Policy

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Requirements

The Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy is a non-academic program established to better connect students with the political process and empower them to make it work better. Driven by a belief that better understanding can lead to more civil and productive politics, GU Politics offers a series of programs on the Hilltop Campus and Capitol Campus focused on practical and applied politics that offers students opportunities to directly engage with leading members of the political, governmental, journalism, and advocacy communities.

Duties

The Digital Communications and Content Manager will work closely with the Managing Director to develop and implement a digital communications strategy. S/he is responsible for drafting content that tells a cohesive story that engages targeted audiences in the Institute’s programming. This position is a member of a small collaborative team and will interact with students as well as the Institute’s fellows and special guests. Reporting to the Managing Director, duties include but are not limited to:

• Draft and publish newsletters and email communications to engage GU Politics’ programming to various audiences (both internal and external).
• Write and publish website content to keep the website fresh and up to date, producing promotional materials for events, student activities, and programs.
• Create video products and other multimedia to contribute to GU Politics’ digital media library.
• Provide technical support to student leaders on various multimedia projects, including podcasts and video series.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director to execute a communications strategy across digital platforms, managing GU Politics’ digital media library and organizing content on various platforms.
• Work with colleagues to develop and maintain an editorial calendar for GU Politics programming.
• Oversee website integration with third-party applications and university-wide systems, monitoring and measuring press and social media engagement.
  
  

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-5 years of experience in a political or public service organization, journalism, communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Graphic design and video editing experience
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
• Understanding of modern political campaigning and government is essential
• Experience with photography is a plus
  
  

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. 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. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/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.

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Submission Guidelines

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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.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These 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 https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada 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 https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

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 https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf