PT Content Producer (Hybrid)

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working for a stable and well-known US

Paid time off

Part-Time Benefits

Job summary

DePaul University’s CDM is seeking a content producer to support strategic communications for the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. The role develops and executes content across CDM’s digital platforms, including web and social media, and collaborates with the communications team on newsletters, profiles, and promotional materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years of content experience, and strong writing and editorial skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• 2+ years professional experience in content development and execution.
• Excellent written and editorial skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using a web-based CMS (Sitecore experience a plus) to create or edit web content.
• Creative mindset with experience generating and executing new ideas for social media and news/stories.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar, and experience with online graphic design tools like Canva.
• Self-starter able to work independently on projects and shift priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Website Editing - Authors, develops, edits, and maintains content across CDM's domains, including college, school, and internal resource pages as well as faculty/staff bios.
• Storytelling - Contributes to the production of college newsletters, profiles/news and promotional materials.
• Social Media - Assists the Assistant Director of Communications with executing social media content from start to finish, including brainstorming ideas, producing content, maintaining a content calendar, and tracking/improving analytics.

Skills

Content development

Editorial skills

Social media content

Analytical insight

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/digital media/marketing/journalism

Tools

Sitecore CMS

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

The Highlights:

Reporting to CDM's Assistant Director of Communications the content producer will support the strategic communication initiatives for the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media and its three schools (Computing, Cinematic Arts, and Design). The content producer conceives, develops, and executes content across CDM's digital platforms, particularly web and social media platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Website Editing - Authors, develops, edits, and maintains content across CDM's domains, including college, school, and internal resource pages as well as faculty/staff bios. Ensures web content complies with university brand standards and editorial guidelines. Assists with gathering and analyzing insights and making recommendations for new or updated content based on analytics.
• Storytelling - Contributes to the production of college newsletters, profiles/news and promotional materials.
• Social Media - Assists the Assistant Director of Communications with executing social media content from start to finish, including brainstorming ideas, producing content (photos, videos, graphics, etc.), maintaining a content calendar, and tracking/improving analytics.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism, or related field
• 2+ years professional experience with proven skills in content development and execution
• Excellent written and editorial skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using a web-based CMS (Sitecore experience a plus) to create or edit web content.
• Creative mindset with experience generating and executing new ideas for social media and news/stories.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar, and experience with online graphic design tools like Canva.
• Self-starter able to work independently on projects and shift priorities as needed.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $17.05 to $29/hr.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Paid time off
• Part-Time Benefits

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.