New York University

Assistant Director, Communications

New York University$81K — $99K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Humanities required; Master's Degree preferred in relevant fields.
  • 3+ years of experience in communications with a focus on social media and digital curation.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives.
  • Demonstrated experience managing high-impact social media content.
  • Familiarity with project management techniques and design software like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a cohesive communications strategy focusing on social media channels.
  • Create, produce, and share content through various media formats including print and online.
  • Manage and produce The Weekly newsletter for Gallatin's audience.
  • Collaborate with the Events team to enhance event promotion and support marketing efforts.
  • Review and ensure quality in all forms of communication about Gallatin for diverse audiences.
  • Work closely with faculty and students to highlight their research and contributions to the community.
  • Track, archive, and analyze news and updates related to Gallatin.

Benefits

  • Environmentally conscious workplace aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on faculty and student engagement.
  • Opportunity to develop and own strategic communication initiatives across various media.
  • Access to NYU resources and community events.
  • Involvement in a dynamic academic environment with numerous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

In partnership with the Director of Communications, develop a unified communications strategy for NYU Gallatin's media channels, with a large focus on social media. Strategize, develop, produce, and disseminate communications through social media, print, and digital mediums, including those currently used and those that are emergent in the industry and accessible for Gallatin use. Manage and produce The Weekly newsletter. Support and work toward editorial ownership of executive communications. Collaborate with the Events team to strategize and produce event promotion and support real-time event marketing. Provide editorial and design support of all communications within Gallatin. Help ensure quality and consistency-focusing on news, bios, events, and review of all internal and external text about Gallatin for multiple audiences. Consult and collaborate closely with faculty and students to learn more about their research and awards and strategize development, production, and sharing of this information with the community. Track and archive all news and updates as needed. Support the Director of Communications, especially with all print publication planning and development, and guide direction of major print pieces year-round.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Humanities

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree Arts and Humanities, journalism, digital media, or other fields of writing OR high level of output in print or digital.

Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience in communications or a similar field involving intensive social media and digital curation, writing and editing, storytelling, including copyediting and the preparation of materials for print publications and digital platforms.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrable high-impact experience managing and producing social media content; excellent command of the English language and grammar; excellent editing and writing skills, and organizational, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Goal-oriented and knowledge of project management methods and techniques. High-level social media curation (strategy, production, dissemination, analysis). Design experience across platforms (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $81,000.00 to USD $99,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

About New York University

New York University (NYU) is a private research university based in New York City. Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with a total enrollment of over 50,000 students across its various campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, law, medicine, and the arts. NYU is known for its strong academic programs, world-class faculty, and diverse student body. The university has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many important developments in fields such as finance, technology, and the arts.
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