Marketing Communications Associate

PR Girl Manifesto; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Marketing Communications Associate in Ann Arbor to lead social media strategy and create content supporting recruitment, visibility, philanthropy, and community engagement. The role coordinates email, web, event calendars, and analytics to optimize performance.

You will support marketing for major school events, including day-of coverage and vendor coordination, and manage cross-functional projects within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Portfolio showing social writing, photography, and short-form video editing.
• Experience using social media analytics to improve content and engagement.
• Experience conducting interviews and storytelling for content.
• Proven ability to create social media content for organizations, brands, or communities.
• Experience with event planning and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Strategy and Digital Content Coordination & Management – lead strategy and calendar, align with recruitment and community priorities.
• Develop platform-specific content plans; collaborate with videographer and partners on productions; manage email and calendar listings.
• Lead events marketing as a liaison for signature school events; coordinate vendors and media for events.
• Collaborate across departments to manage marketing projects and ensure timely delivery.

Education

Undergraduate degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

# Marketing Communications AssociateUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIFull-TimeOct 24, 2026Marketing## Job Description## Job SummaryThe Marketing Communications Associate will lead social media strategy and create digital content that supports recruitment, visibility, philanthropy, and community engagement. You will coordinate email, web, event-calendar, and social content while using analytics to improve performance. You will support marketing and communications for major school events, including event-day coverage and vendor coordination. You will also manage cross-functional projects.This position follows a hybrid work modality.You will report to the Director of Marketing & Communications.## Responsibilities\\***Social Media Strategy and Digital Content Coordination & Management - 60%*** Lead the school's social media strategy and editorial calendar, connecting content to priorities including recruitment, visibility, philanthropy, and community.* Develop platform-specific content and distribution plans based on audience needs, performance, and school priorities.* Collaborate with the in-house videographer and other partners on larger productions while independently creating social content.* Create and deploy bulk mail software messaging.* Create digital event calendar listings, including the school's web/social properties and campus/community calendars (such as the Ann Arbor Observer, University Happenings page).* Help lead working groups as assigned to communicate across all departments about events to ensure efficient deployment of resources.* Pursue professional development opportunities to ensure Stamps complies with the best digital content creation and sharing practices.* Provide analytics and metric reports to help inform strategy around email communication, social media, and website-related campaigns and content.**Events Marketing Lead - 20%*** Be the department liaison on all signature school events such as exhibitions, commencement, and other major internal and external activities. Involved in planning, event day support, and coordinating digital content strategy for events.* Hire and work with students and vendors such as photographers, writers, printers, merchandise providers, caterers, facility managers, and others.**Project Management - 20%*** Collaborate with Marketing and Communications team members and partners across the school and other units at the university to manage and complete marketing and communications projects.* Ensure that project management details are shared with the Marketing and Communication team and partners on any digital content and event planning.## Required Qualifications\\** Undergraduate degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience* A portfolio showing social writing, phone photography, and short-form video production and editing.* Experience using social media analytics to improve content or audience engagement.* Experience conducting interviews and storytelling.* Demonstrated experience building social media content for an organization, brand, or community.* Experience with event planning. ## Why Work at Michigan? In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: + Generous time off + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability coverage + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses ## Modes of Work The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements. ## Application Deadline 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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended. ## U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.