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Job Overview
The Digital Media Associate has broad responsibilities in support of promoting and protecting the Georgetown University brand on a daily basis through digital communities on top tier social media channels and the website. The Digital Media Associate reports to the Director, Digital Engagement and Social Media and collaborates extensively with the Creative Services team and Office of Strategic Communications as a whole to strategically promote and protect the University.
The responsibilities of the Digital Media Associate include: monitoring and responding to online communities, writing marketing and social media copy that maximizes views and optimizes SEO, analyzing data related to online brand conversation and results of individual digital campaigns, development of content for digital channels and overseeing projects related to social media.
The Digital Media Associate will work with key stakeholders in the Office of Strategic Communications and across the university to ensure that Georgetown's online channels have consistent and appropriate brand messaging.
The Digital Media Associate will be required to work flexible hours and respond in a timely and professional manner to inquiries from internal and external constituents. The employee regularly exercises discretion and judgment in his/her work by serving as an institutional liaison to audiences that rely on the daily operations of the Office of Strategic Communications. This independent judgment is particularly critical to ensuring an effective University response in the event of any unforeseen campus emergency or event.
Work Interactions
The Digital Media Associate reports to the Director, Digital Engagement and Social Media and works very closely with the entire Office of Strategic Communications to manage communications to protect and promote Georgetown University on a daily basis. The position will also coordinate with colleagues across the university, including Campus/School/Center/Institute/Program/Initiative communications/events staff and other university leaders, to support effective communications. This role will also work with student content creators in the "Georgetown Stories" Program. Given the diverse needs of the position and interactions the person in this position requires a positive and flexible attitude, strong oral and written communications skills, careful judgment and discretion with respect to strategic, confidential material, flexibility, efficiency and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments.
Requirements And Qualifications
Academic Level: Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of one to three years working in a digital marketing or social media related role required.
Experience must include interacting with online communities and monitoring social media.
Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices required.
Strong interpersonal skills required to work collaboratively across many departments.
Understanding of digital measurement analytics platforms preferred.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and enthusiasm for graphic design, preferred.
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:
Pay Range
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$41, $65,090.00
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at or
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law