Hybrid Production & Digital Content Specialist

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Record at the University of Michigan is seeking a Production and Digital Content Specialist to lead the production of the printed edition, publish stories and artwork on the website, and craft engaging social media graphics. You will edit copy for multiple platforms and help assemble the email newsletter.

You will collaborate with editors and writers to maintain consistent branding across print, web, email, and social channels, while managing deadlines and ensuring accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience designing for print and digital/web platforms.
• Experience with a web content management system for publishing stories, photos, and artwork.
• Experience creating graphics for social media platforms.
• Ability to edit for length and fit across platforms and formats.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across print, web, email, and social schedules.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce the printed University Record on its publishing schedule, including layout, imagery, and basic print advertising.
• Edit and format story copy for print, web, email, and social placement, adapting length and presentation to each platform.
• Load stories, photography, and artwork onto the University Record website.
• Design graphics for social media posts that adapt Record stories for platform-specific formats.
• Assist in compiling and formatting the Record's email newsletter.
• Maintain consistent visual branding across print, web, email, and social channels.
• Coordinate with editors and writers to keep copy and visual elements on schedule across all four channels.

Skills

Print and digital design

Web CMS publishing

Social graphics design

Editing for multiple platforms

Deadline management

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

The University Record at the University of Michigan is seeking a Production and Digital Content Specialist to lead the production of the printed edition, publish stories and artwork on the website, and craft engaging social media graphics. You will edit copy for multiple platforms and help assemble the email newsletter.

You will collaborate with editors and writers to maintain consistent branding across print, web, email, and social channels, while managing deadlines and ensuring accessibility