Digital Content Specialist

$41,600 to $49,000 annually

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Founded in 1993, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy has established itself as one of the premier nonpartisan public policy think tanks in the country. As an integral part of Rice University, the Baker Institute has a strong track record of achievement based on the work of its fellows, scholars, Rice faculty scholars and staff. The institute collaborates with experts from academia, government, the media, business, and nongovernmental and private organizations.

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is seeking a digital content specialist to develop and review content for the institute’s website and digital communications. Under the supervision of the institute’s editorial director, the digital content specialist will work closely with the institute’s administrative and research staff to write, edit, curate and/or publish content, including graphics, for institute web pages, event invites, blogs, and social media posts.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience developing and publishing a variety of digital communication and marketing materials.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising or related field

Professional related experience in writing, editing and working with digital content

• One or more years of experience managing digital content for a university or research organization
• Experience with online software applications including Blackbaud CRM/Blackbaud Internet Solutions, Wordpress, Tableau, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sprout and Asana

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• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Familiar with technology, social platforms, current and future trends
• Organized and creative
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take direction and work to meet expected deadlines and schedules
• Demonstrated team player

• Understanding of the principles, terminology, procedures, and best practices of communications, public relations, and editorial content
• Ability to edit content for form, content, style, and organization
• Ability to edit and manage photography assets
• Ability to perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to understand and translate research material into writing that can be understood by a general audience
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Internal: Will have frequent contact with all institute researchers as well as the Baker Institute administrative staff

External: Will have occasional contact with partner organizations, guests and donors

Requires working in front of a computer for extended periods of time (up to eight hours per day).

Typical office environment

Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

As defined under the Texas Education Code and Rice Policy No. 425, this position is security sensitive and employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Please submit a writing sample responding to the following prompt:

Write a blurb (250 words or less) for the Baker Institute newsletter summarizing a recent or upcoming event, publication, or other institute highlight. Include a thumbnail image to accompany the blurb.

Please note that you must submit a writing sample in order to qualify for this opening. We will not accept a twice attached resume/ cover letter, a profile summary, a list of references or other materials in lieu of the writing sample reflecting the above specification.

• Participates in the development of the digital communication and brand strategy for a program(s), department or unit
• Writes, designs, and assists with the production of digital communication and marketing materials
• Assists in building and/or maintaining a digital community through social media channels, blogs and the web
• Assists in the design, development and management of web-ready graphics and web pages
• Drafts content used to engage constituents and grow channels
• Participates in the development of the digital communication and brand strategy for the Baker Institute
• Curates content for the institute’s welcome kiosk and other digital displays in Baker Hall
• Implements social listening efforts and reports back to management
• Provides customer service to constituents across digital channels
• Represents the organization to constituents
• Compiles data, analyzes and reports metrics
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Writing Sample