Your application package must include all of the following in order to be considered. Due to system limitations, these must be submitted as a single PDF.

1. A cover letter, not to exceed one page. Please describe your specific interest in the position, as well as your skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
2. Your resume.
3. Three social media campaign examples that illustrate your skills and range. If desired, one of these may be an email marketing campaign example. (You may also add these examples to the end of your resume as links, if you prefer.)
    

We're looking for an experienced, motivated, and highly creative digital marketing specialist to join the School of Kinesiology's small but award-winning marketing and communications (marcom) team. Our projects are usually collaborative and always brand-focused. Your role will focus on social media and email marketing strategy and content creation, as well as some basic website maintenance. Come join the team, support our school's mission, and see the immediate impact of your work!

This position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and collaborates with the team's writer and multimedia designer.

This position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and will have the option for either a fully on-site or a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days remote/week with Wednesdays being a required in-office day). Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
 

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• Bachelor's degree
• 3 plus years of professional experience in social media content strategy, creation, and implementation
• Deep knowledge of digital marketing, including developing a brand-consistent digital personality and tailoring content for specific audiences and goals
• Proficiency in social media management software (Sprout)
• Proficiency in email marketing software (Mailchimp, Marketing Cloud).
• Proficiency in front-end web-related software and content management systems and tools (Salesforce, Drupal, HTML, CSS, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides), and other productivity tools (Asana)
• Basic photography and videography skills, including light editing (Photoshop, Adobe Express, Camtasia, etc.)
   

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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