Bowling Green State University

The Marketing Strategist position requires an individual with the ability to assist campus partners in defining and achieving objectives and outcomes that reinforce the University’s Focus on the Future strategic plan, both internally and externally.

Responsible for:

Interfacing with campus partners to clearly understand their objectives and outcomes, recommending appropriate tactics within the budget allotted, and managing the project through completion.
Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing Strategy and Assistant Director of Marketing Strategy, directing the production of print, electronic, video and web-based communications to support assigned project requests in conjunction with individuals and offices throughout campus. This includes copywriting and collaborating on creative concepts.
Maintaining overall consistency in marketing messages with a focus on aligning campus partner goals with institutional goals.

Essential Functions

Marketing and communications specialist

Act as liaison between the Office Marketing and Brand Strategy and assigned University colleges and departments for marketing and communications needs.
Formulate tactics to help University clients achieve objectives and outcomes.
Consult with and advise campus partners regarding project and program objectives and outcomes, and how this integrates with larger University goals and complements other programs.
Work collaboratively with web developers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, writers, social media team and advertising director.
Recommend methods within the allotted budget to meet those needs while advancing the University’s mission.
Implement the proposed methods.
Assist with marketing support and limited planning and coordinating of campus events. This primarily involves collaborating with the event team on event format and messaging, promoting the event through the appropriate channels and developing marketing materials as needed to support the event.
Analyze results to determine effectiveness and refine future projects.

Project manager

Direct projects while meeting multiple deadlines that result in client satisfaction, maintaining quality control and consistent standards and clearly conveying the University’s image.
Establish project timelines, clearly communicate those to all collaborators and ensure projects remain on schedule to ensure deadlines and project goals are met.
Input and correctly utilize the department’s project management system to facilitate work and collaboration with marketing team members, including web, graphic design, social media, media relations, photo/video and other staff.

Copywriter

Create compelling marketing copy across multiple media that clearly communicates client and University objectives in a manner that appeals to defined audiences. This includes persuasive email copy and subject lines, clear and concise website copy, and messages for digital screens, social media and other platforms across campus. Evaluate copy against University and Associated Press standards and ensure copy this is free of grammar and style errors.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor’s degree. Degree must be conferred at the time of application

The following Degree is preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising or communications-related field.

The following Experience is required:

3 years of marketing and project management experience, including experience building strategic marketing and/or communications plans
3 years of demonstrated writing experience across all communication channels, including websites, email marketing, social media and/or print marketing materials, with knowledge of AP style and proper grammar

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Skilled multitasker with excellent organizational skills
Ability to collaborate as part of a team
Ability to work with various constituency groups
Ability to recommend appropriate marketing tactics for desired goals and outcomes
Broad understanding of marketing and communications principles; familiarity and proven abilities with various media options including print production and electronic methods, particularly email marketing
Strong copywriting skills with knowledge of AP style; collaborative work style; strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to meet timely and crucial deadlines; manage multiple projects simultaneously;
Must have initiative, creativity and decisiveness

Position Schedule: Full-time position with an option for a flexible/hybrid work schedule (remote/on campus). Work location: Bowling Green, Ohio.

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 12, 2024.

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

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