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Coordinator/Digital Media Position Number:

S-3159

Type of Recruitment:

External Position Summary:

The Digital Media Coordinator is responsible for the overall experience of WCMU's digital listeners, viewers, and readers. This includes design and management of WCMU.org and production of WCMU's monthly program guide. This position also coordinates, produces and develops graphics for use across the organization. The Digital Media Coordinator will stay up-to-date on best practices tied to website design, social media, and digital publications, apps, and sponsorships.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in art, graphic design, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field; or four years equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years professional experience, preferably in digital media, website design, or graphic design. Ability to managing multiple projects and working successfully under the pressure of deadlines, while managing competing priorities. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Experience with graphic design, including creating graphics, infographics, logos, printed publications, posters, flyers, etc. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Experience using content management systems such as Grove (Brightspot), WordPress, or similar. Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity using Constant Contact or a similar email newsletter publication tool. Experience in a professional journalism or broadcast media environment. Experience with digital marketing and revenue, in particular utilizing Google Ad Manager. Familiarity with advanced Adobe Creative Cloud products, including After Effects, Animate, Audition, and Premiere. Familiarity with Google Analytics, and experience using analytics data to guide digital strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Creates, curates, sources, prepares and edits content and materials for publishing and sharing across all of WCMUs social and digital media channels, including WCMU.org, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, the WCMU Mobile App, and others. Collaborates with WCMUs content producers and other station staff to identify opportunities for developing digital content elements that will enhance the quality of our digital stories, programs and strategic endeavors. Identifies opportunities for connecting with our community and our audience via digital channels, and work with the team on making those connections. Maintains awareness of best practices in social and digital media, and work with the team to inform WCMUs activities within those spaces. Manages publication of The Guide, WCMUs monthly print and digital program guide, distributed to 14,000 WCMU members. Responsibilities include design, layout, editing, and content creation for the final publication. In collaboration with the marketing team, develops, implements and maintains brand standards across the organization. Manages WCMUs sponsorships across all digital platforms. Provides support for events and engagement initiatives, fostering meaningful connections with our community. Works closely with the programming, development, marketing, and fundraising teams to enhance our digital presence and strategy, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement. Identifies and participate in regular professional development opportunities.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Employee Group:

Public Broadcasting -

Hourly Staff Pay Level:

3

Pay Range:

$17.50 - $22.00

Division:

Government and External Relations Department:

Public Broadcasting Position Status:

Regular Position End Date:

Employment Status:

Full Time FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule:

M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; evenings & weekends as required.

Location:

Mount Pleasant, MI Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled:

Yes About the

Department:

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards:

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. Message to

Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters and work sample. If there is another document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize Other Document (1). Position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before Tuesday, November 7, 2023. To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/39285 CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE ). If you wish to see "EEO is the Law" posters, please click here . CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMUs Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Educations Assistant Secretary, or both. CMUs Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone:

989-774-3253

Office:

103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Email:

titleix@cmich.edu jeid-1aba48f8a942dd48b2db3f5aef53bf28