Communications Manager

Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) seeks a Communications Manager. 

Reporting to the Director of Communications and working closely with the Associate Dean of Communications and Public Affairs, the Communications Manager is an eager, energetic self-starter responsible for planning and implementing high-quality, innovative strategic communications (with particular emphasis on digital media) in support of SPIA.

Responsibilities

• Management of the School’s social media feeds, including but not limited to the following:
  • Development and implementation of a strategic social media plan, segmented by platform, audience, and content
  • Development and implementation of social media guidelines for the School and its programs and centers
  • Development and implementation of a social media content calendar
  • Collaboration with the Dean to elevate her social media profile
  • Oversight of metrics, analytics, assessment, and adjustments
• Oversight of SPIA newsletters
• Assistance with maintaining and enhancing SPIA webpages
• Development and implementation of social media and other digital campaigns to promote faculty research, SPIA initiatives and events, student and alumni achievements, etc.
• News and feature writing
• Event coverage
• Recommendation of ways to strengthen SPIA’s online and digital presence, and social media engagement
• Collaboration with the University’s Office of Communications as needed
• Service on campus-wide communications committees, working groups, etc.
• Collaboration with internal and external partners to help ensure consistency and alignment with School and University messaging, brand, core values, and schoolwide priorities

Primary qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, social media, and/or project management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, content management systems (e.g., Drupal), digital marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), project management tools (e.g., Monday.com), and popular social media platforms and management tools (e.g., Sprout Social)
• Familiarity with digital trends, particularly those affecting higher education
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the School
• A collegial, positive attitude, along with a proactive, collaborative working style
• Ability to set/adhere to key project deadlines

Additional qualifications 

• Strong writing background (writing sample submission encouraged)
• Demonstrated advanced digital/technical expertise
• Ability to create persuasive, data-driven presentations, including data visualization skills
• Understanding of or appreciation for current and emerging state and federal public policy issues and international/global affairs

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion – fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University’s dedication to excellence.

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