Digital Media Manager

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

This position is focused on building and maintaining the brand reputation of UGA's College of Veterinary Medicine as one of the top academic and research vet colleges and teaching hospitals in the nation. The Digital Media Manager assists in developing and executing media-focused efforts to achieve CVM's goal of awareness, preference and visibility while ensuring our digital media platforms convey a consistent message and position. This position reports to the Director for Communications and Marketing for the College of Veterinary Medicine and works with the communication and marketing team to achieve marketing and communication goals.

* Proficiency with digital channels, including all social media and newsletter platforms.
* Proficiency and experience with social media content management, including content strategy, creation, scheduling, and analytics.
* Proficiency in typical office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
* Proficiency in collecting, organizing, measuring and analyzing user behavior and digital data.
* Experience in the technical and creative aspects of photography and videography.
* Experience in Adobe Suite Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, Express
* Flexibility in adapting communication strategies to accommodate changing technology
* Self-starter able to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality of work and meeting deadlines.

Sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Administer the full social media lifecycle of content strategy, copywriting, scheduling, performance tracking and KPI reporting for all digital platforms throughout the college. Collaborating with leaders throughout the college to ensure social media activity is consistent in voice, brand, and messaging.

Manage multiple internal and external digital newsletters on a scheduled release to support the college's overall public presence and messaging strategy.

Lead photography and videography efforts. Photography responsibilities include capturing, editing, and digitally organizing photos. Videography responsibilities include capturing video content and editing long and short form videos for social media, youtube, and other platforms.

Assist in providing a positive web presence to ensure the CVM website is current, functioning, appropriate and appealing to all users.

Participate in UGA-level marketing and communication meetings and activities and other duties as assigned.