Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator works under the direction of the Program Manager to support and further the mission of the James Madison Program (JMP) through various media. The JMP hosts numerous events, conferences, and programs throughout the academic year necessitating development and distribution of promotional materials, events recordings, and communication to the JMP community of speakers, panelists, participants, and attendees. The Communications Coordinator will assist in all of these areas and also lead the effort to continue production of the JMP Podcast.

Implement JMP Communications and Marketing Strategy

• Develop, oversee, and direct JMP podcasts including selecting and inviting guests, preparing for and hosting the interviews, and editing and promoting the episodes
• Translate the complex & interdisciplinary methods, projects, programs, & events of the JMP into promotional & publicity content that is both engaging to research scholars while also understandable to non-specialist audiences
• Write high-quality content tailored to the JMP's channels & audiences
• Refresh & maintain the JMP website and other electronic platforms - including all prominent social media platforms
• Implement communications strategies to inform, educate, and connect with the JMP community
• Coordinate social media with campus colleagues, including cultivating strong relationships with University Communications social media team
• Correspond with press, as necessary (press releases, press follow-ups)

JMP Team Support

• Identify opportunities to increase visibility of JMP initiatives
• Provide assistance with events and conferences, specifically covering, and reporting for purposes of sharing and promoting over social media platforms
• Provide input and support of the JMP planning and logistics for each academic year

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related experience 
• 2+ years of digital production experience; demonstrated competency and creativity required
• Ability to conceptualize, write, and edit strategic, accurate, and concise content for University audiences
• Expertise in the complete podcast production process
• Excellent research skills for developing broadcast appropriate content
• Experience in conducting interviews for public broadcast
• Knowledge of writing styles and guidelines for various media formats and ability to create, coordinate, and edit copy for each format: (print, digital/social media, video, broadcast, etc.)
• Experience with administering digital and social media platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and MacOS
• Thorough knowledge of the publication production process and proven success in managing projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and/or interest in political science, history, philosophy, economics, religion, or sociology a plus.
• Graphic design experience and/or familiarity with InDesign/Illustrator
• Experience with Drupal web platform
• Experience working with MailChimp and Listserv
• Journalism and/or professional writing and editing experience a plus
• Certification in project management a plus

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