The Communications and Content Manager is a creative, strategic leader responsible for shaping and sharing the story of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. This role centers on executing a dynamic content strategy focused on digital that communicates the College’s mission, academic excellence, and community impact to a wide range of external and internal audiences, including academic peers, prospective and current students and parents, faculty, alumni, donors, and the broader public, including local, state, and federal government entities. With a strong emphasis on digital content creation, the manager produces compelling written, visual, and multimedia materials, such as short-form videos, email and website marketing, content for social media channels, that highlight the College’s exceptional and diverse programs, research, scholarship, and creative output, and its people, including alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The role requires a deep understanding of how to tailor messaging across channels and audiences, ensuring clarity, relevance, engagement, and broad appeal. Collaboration is central to this position. The manager works closely with academic departments, faculty, university partners, student groups, Franklin development and alumni relations, student academic services, UGA government relations, and central marketing and communications. This individual serves as a strategic partner and creative resource, helping stakeholders across the college articulate their expertise and goals and translate them into effective communications. This position reports to the Senior Director of Communications and Content Strategy and is part of a three-person content team within the College’s larger Office of Marketing and Communications. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Strong project management skills are essential, as the manager must juggle multiple priorities and deadlines while coordinating with stakeholders across the college and ensuring projects are completed from inception to delivery. The position requires a strategic mindset, creative vision, and the ability to adapt messaging to resonate with a wide range of audiences. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and storyteller, a strategic thinker, and a collaborative communicator with a strong digital background who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment. Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a computer. Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds. Occasional evening or weekend work requirements based on events and activities of the College. Is driving a responsibility of this position No Is this a Position of Trust No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources No Does this position require a P-Card No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy 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. Background Investigation Policy 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. Duties/ Responsibilities Duties/ Responsibilities Execution of a comprehensive content strategy focused on digital channels, particularly for the website and its content bank, that supports the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Includes creating engaging and high-quality content for dissemination across digital and traditional marketing platforms (e.g., websites, print, newsletters, and social media channels). The manager is responsible for writing, shooting, and editing videos; print and/or digital faculty, student, and alumni profiles; informational web content; and marketing materials that showcase the College’s faculty, students, academic and research strengths, and community impact. Percentage of time 60 Duties/ Responsibilities Supports communication efforts that foster recognition and connection among faculty, staff, and students. Externally, work with university communications, helping to amplify the College’s visibility and reputation. Closely collaborate with academic departments, development and alumni relations, the office of information technology, student academic services, government relations, and student ambassadors to ensure content messaging is aligned, timely, and effective. Percentage of time 25 Duties/ Responsibilities Work with department heads, school and institute director, and individual faculty to ensure they are supported and represented. Work with vendors/agency partners as needed. Percentage of time 5 Duties/ Responsibilities Present to various stakeholders as necessary Percentage of time 5 Duties/ Responsibilities Additional responsibilities as assigned Percentage of time 5 Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name Kay Torrance Recruitment Contact Email kay.torrance@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/ CV Cover Letter Optional Documents

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