Digital Communications Lead for a Premier Music School

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music is seeking a Digital Communications Manager to plan, produce, publish, and measure digital content across social media, the website, and email campaigns. The role collaborates with school stakeholders to highlight student and alumni achievements, performances, and enrollment efforts.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, with strong digital storytelling, analytics, and content production skills, and a commitment to accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience on a marketing or communications team.
• Experience with social media content, email communications, design, and web.
• Education or experience may be substituted year-for-year as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops integrated digital communication plans with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Builds, tests, and deploys patron-facing emails related to marketing, communications, and ticketing.
• Updates website content and ensures WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility and SEO readiness.
• Manages Shepherd School’s social media presence, creates copy/graphics, and monitors trends.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Website updates

Email campaigns

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CMS

Analytics tools

Job description

Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music is seeking a Digital Communications Manager to plan, produce, publish, and measure digital content across social media, the website, and email campaigns. The role collaborates with school stakeholders to highlight student and alumni achievements, performances, and enrollment efforts.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, with strong digital storytelling, analytics, and content production skills, and a commitment to accessibility