Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Specialist (HEOa) - The Theater at City Tech

POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, is accepting applications for a Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Specialist for the Theater at City Tech.

The City Tech Performing Arts Center/The Theater at City Tech is a catalyst in the continued transformation of Downtown Brooklyn through performance and the arts. Our facility strengthens our community presence, allowing us to expand our theatrical offerings, event conferences, CUNY students? showcases, musical performances, and art exhibits, to function as a NYC election site and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene testing site, and to serve as an accessible public space for commencement services, community arts productions, guest lectures, and a wide range of holiday and religious events. The Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Specialist will be responsible for supporting performing arts and event programming for the theater complex through creating and distributing existing content across all communication media, under the guidance of the Performing Arts Director and in consultation with the Office of Communication.

Reporting to the Performing Arts Director, the Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Specialist will administer content creation and distribution for the theater complex across media, including the website, newsletter, social media platforms, and print materials, among others. Content initiatives will focus on news and narrative projects from across the school around a variety of topics, including various events hosted by all outside clients. The Specialist will also work to promote and distribute content toward the goal of raising the profile and the social media presence of the theater and the college. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer and monitor general media and social media channels for relevant content to promote the goals of the theater.
• Work with a team to develop, proof and edit content to distribute across channels, including social media, email, web, and print, among others.
• Collaborate as directed with the Office of Communications and Office of Public Affairs to align the distribution and promotion of all content with the college?s social media guidelines, branding guide, community outreach initiatives, and public messaging best practices.
• Attend designated events for the purpose of creating content, including print/web content and video content for distribution.
• Generate content and use existing content created by our partners with the goal of maximizing exposure of the college, strategic initiatives and events.
• Contribute actively to social media messaging on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook (and through other developing channels) to drive traffic.
• Review of platform analytics for the purpose of strategic content analysis and development.
• Stay current with emerging social media and digital technologies, trends, and design tools to effectively promote awareness of the theater and its related programming and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant prior experience in arts and arts-related communications, marketing, or public relations is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the production and programming capacity and requirements of a performing arts center or public events venue.
• Demonstrated excellence and facility with all existing and emerging social media, web and email technologies, and an understanding of the nuances of social messaging for a variety of platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• Ability to produce accurate and effective written materials in a variety of formats and within established timelines, and to synthesize complex materials into clearly understandable copy.
• Ability to train and supervise others in content creation roles as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to attend high visibility events as an effective representative of the college.
• Exceptional attention to detail, precision, and accuracy in tasks; strong organizational and time management skills; and the ability to perform non-routine work with changing priorities and stringent deadlines.
• Basic interview skills, with the comfort level and drive required to approach or pursue sources, in-person or via telephone/video call, for information required for content development.
• Experience in collaborating with various stakeholder groups, including other writers, designers, and IT professionals on a creative team from concept to completion of projects and initiatives.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides expertise in digital and visual communications to support and advance the College's multimedia presence.

• Researches and identifies new multimedia platforms that advance College programs and initiatives
• Works closely with management to understand and produce effective message elements
• Creates and aligns various communication work products such as video, digital formats, layouts, graphics, web pages, and microsites to ensure consistency and effective messaging
• Assesses, enhances and manages the user experience on digital platforms including social media
• Collaborates with graphic designers, webmasters, and other information technology professionals to create comprehensive broadcast and multimedia communications
• Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$82,928 - $90,375. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09%, with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/01/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/01/2026, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after May 7, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

NYC College of Technology

About CUNY NYC College of Technology

New York City College of Technology is a baccalaureate and associate degree-granting institution committed to providing broad access to high quality technological and professional education for a diverse urban population. City Tech’s distinctive emphasis on applied skills and place-based learning built upon a vibrant general education foundation equips students with both problem-solving skills and an understanding of the social contexts of technology that make its graduates competitive. A multi- disciplinary approach and creative collaboration are hallmarks of the academic programs. As a community City Tech nurtures an atmosphere of inclusion, respect, and open-mindedness in which all members can flourish.

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