Digital Marketing and Communications Producer, UNH Extension

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The digital marketing and communications producer for UNH Cooperative Extension provides editorial leadership and content creation for the marketing and communication team, Extension leadership, and Extension educators in concert with College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and UNH marketing personnel. The producer develops and creates flagship publications and implements online marketing strategies in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. The producer is also responsible for training and supporting staff on writing, website best practices and principles of marketing. This position is fully remote, with travel to locations across the state as needed, and has occasional night and weekend responsibilities.

UNH Cooperative Extension strengthens people and communities in New Hampshire by providing trusted knowledge, practical education and cooperative solutions. Working in collaboration with county, state and federal governments, UNH Extension is at work in every N.H. county, making the state’s key industries stronger, developing vibrant communities and municipal leaders, fostering healthy families and an informed and engaged citizenry, and keeping the state’s natural resources healthy and productive. UNH Extension works in five broad topic areas: community and economic development, 4-H youth development and education, food and agriculture, health and well-being, and natural resources.  

Duties/responsibilities

Writing and Editorial Guidance

• Lead editorial and content creation efforts required to produce Extension flagship publications, including Extension Magazine, annual county highlights, Welcome to New Hampshire newspaper and Extension Update email newsletter

• Provide writing and editorial support to Extension staff as needed

Digital Production and Administration

• Create web content

• Implement SEO strategies

• Create and disseminate marketing emails using Salesforce

• Train and support staff on best website and email marketing practices

Supervision

• Supervise student interns and consultants as needed

Administrative

• Participate in Extension meetings and professional development

• Perform administrative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong, efficient writing and editing skills, with the ability to conduct staff training in these areas

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, media, or marketing

• Proficiency in digital marketing tactics for websites and mass email campaigns

• Knowledge of photography, design, and social media communications

• Understanding of project management platforms

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel for work. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.

• Availability to work some nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline

• Experience with some or all of the following: Drupal, Salesforce, Wrike project management

• Related work experience in higher education.

Required Applicant Materials:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Exempt Staff 18