Posting Details Position Information Position Title Content Strategist Work Location Springfield Campus Department University Advancement Relations HR Home Department 090100 VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Pay Grade 42 Proposed Salary $43,888 annually Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Content Strategist uses creativity, imagination, originality and talent to write or create content for websites, social media, digital marketing, feature stories, news releases and other uses. The Content Strategist develops and implements communication and marketing plans to achieve university goals, including student recruitment, student retention, student engagement, brand awareness and advancement. The Content Strategist works to ensure that assigned websites, social media content, branding, and marketing messages are created, maintained, updated, and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency.Description of Primary Duties The Content Strategist uses creativity, imagination, originality and talent to write or create content for websites, social media, digital marketing, feature stories, news releases and other uses. The Content Strategist develops and implements communication and marketing plans to achieve university goals, including student recruitment, student retention, student engagement, brand awareness and advancement. The Content Strategist works to ensure that assigned websites, social media content, branding, and marketing messages are created, maintained, updated, and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related area is required; the degree must be obtained prior to the start date for the position. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.Experience: Either one year of work experience in a professional public relations, marketing or closely-related field or a minimum of three semesters of experience in a part-time position in a similar professional setting is required. Work experience in higher education is preferred. Experience running professional social media accounts is preferred.Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including writing and/or editing experience with print and electronic media. Knowledge of basic content management software and strong prooing and editing skills are required. Organizational and planning skills are required. Knowledge of word processing and social media applications are required. Photo or video editing is preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.Other: The scope of the job requires some evening and weekend work. Occasional overnight or out-of-town travel is required. Extended periods of time working at a computer workstation are required. Visual and audio acuity within normal ranges are required.Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1722-content-strategist.htm Open Date 06/17/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is July 8, 2024.EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.Posting Detail Posting Number 20240150FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75371 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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