Digital Communications Specialist Job at University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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  • University of Cincinnati
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Digital Communications Specialist Location Cincinnati, OH :

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The 1819 Innovation Hub is seeking an experienced and creative brand copy and web communications writer. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in planning, executing and deploying content across websites, newsletters and news system. This position will help elevate and enhance 1819's brand through engaging content.

Essential Functions

  • Create, manage and refresh copy content for distribution across multiple channels, including websites, marketing collateral and social media.
  • Take the lead in creating, disseminating, and implementing best practices for accessible email and newsletter communications, serving as a resource for campus communicators to produce inclusive and user-friendly content.
  • Craft brand copy for print collateral, billboards, digital ads, website, etc.
  • Create content to support a variety of reputation-building strategies: helpful content articles, feature articles, news articles to celebrate accomplishments, and blogs.

Required Education

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

  • One (1) year of experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining websites.
  • Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software.
  • Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Additional Qualifications Considered

  • Familiarity with principle of object-oriented programming and functional programming.
  • Knowledge of user experience design, information architecture principles.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

  • Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
  • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Winter season, Flexible hours,

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