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Tulane University Staff

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Tulane University Staff, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123


The Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Specialist reports to the Director of Communications at the Tulane University A. B. Freeman School of Business. The MarCom Specialist creates compelling written and editorial content for various Freeman channels. The MarCom Specialist writes alumni stories, class notes, faculty and student coverage pieces, admissions copy and communication and assists with the Freeman Business magazine and Freeman News story compilation and production. The MarCom Specialist assists in implementing marketing strategies to promote Freeman's programs, events and initiatives through various platforms. Additionally, the MarCom Specialist assists with administrative duties as needed, including invoice and PO processing, payment management, product and professional services ordering, as well as campus marketing and advertising with other schools.

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.• Proven experience in communications, project management, or a similar role preferably within the higher education sector.

• Excellent listener with the ability to absorb large amounts of information and create compelling narratives.

• Creative with the ability to brainstorm and conceptualize new forms of content and communications campaigns for products and services. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively independently and with a team.

• Proficiency in various communication tools, project management software, social and digital marketing platforms.

• Highly organized and able to work under deadline pressure effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's Degree in English, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.

• 3 years demonstrated relevant experience.

• Strong understanding of managing and executing administrative Marketing duties, budget management and vendor payment management.• Recent marketing and communications experience in an institution of higher education or a non-profit organization similar to higher education.