Storytelling & Content Strategist for Innovation District

Nashville Public Radio; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Communications & Content Specialist to advance the Innovation District through editorial storytelling and digital management. This 100% full-time exempt role blends unit-level and institution-wide storytelling with digital curriculum management and stakeholder engagement.

Core duties include development of strategic plans, interviews, writing content, and coordinating social media with central accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex topics into clear copy.
• Experience with storytelling and journalism instincts.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Innovation District and MarComm.
• Develop strategic communication plan aligned with university priorities.
• Develop story ideas, interview faculty and staff, write content.
• Oversee digital communications and social media channels.
• Ensure content accuracy and consistency with branding.
• Analyze metrics to refine strategy.
• Support event planning for the Innovation District.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Communications

Public relations

Project management

Writing and editing

Content creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Project management tools

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Communications & Content Specialist to advance the Innovation District through editorial storytelling and digital management. This 100% full-time exempt role blends unit-level and institution-wide storytelling with digital curriculum management and stakeholder engagement.

Core duties include development of strategic plans, interviews, writing content, and coordinating social media with central accounts.