Content Manager, Alumni Communications

New York University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University invites applications for Content Manager, Alumni Communications within University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR). You will design and execute high-volume email campaigns, craft original content, and schedule posts across alumni channels, aligning with UDAR's overall communications strategy to boost engagement with NYU alumni, parents, and supporters.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement for this role, with a focus on collaborative storytelling, editorial quality, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in editorial and copywriting; graphic design; development, creation, and project management of digital and print communications and marketing materials
• Excellent planning, problem solving, and communication skills
• Proficient with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Responsibilities

• Develop email marketing campaigns for alumni communications channels.
• Create original content and plan postings aligned with UDAR strategy.
• Ideate and execute high-volume marketing and communication projects to boost alumni engagement.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistency of messaging across channels.

Skills

Editorial & copywriting experience

Graphic design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HTML

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Summary

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.

The Content Manager, Alumni Communications, is responsible for developing email marketing campaigns, generating original content, and planning and posting content for alumni communications channels, working within UDAR’s overall communications strategy, and applying judgment to identify content opportunities and recommend approaches. Ideate and execute a high volume of engaging and visible marketing and communication projects and contribute insights and ideas with the primary goal of increasing alumni engagement and interaction between alumni and NYU.

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:5+ years of experience in editorial and copywriting; graphic design; development, creation, and project management of digital and print communications and marketing materials

Related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent planning, problem solving, and communication skills

Proficient with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Skilled with Microsoft Excel and Word

Competent with Mac, iOS, and PC operating systems

Knowledge of current and emerging technologies, social media platforms, and communications best practicesPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Working knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $92,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.