Multimedia Designer/Communications Specialist

Title: Multimedia Designer/Communications Specialist

Department:Chancellor/ Finance Office

Classification: Staff, Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Vice Chancellor, Finance/CF
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Location: In Person - Westerville, Ohio

Annual Compensation: $62,000.00 - $68,000.00

Position Overview:

Responsible for writing, designing, building, and managing visual and multimedia deliverables that will help inform, educate, and inspire audiences through communicating through print media, digital Web-based, and audiovisual communications for the Coalition for the Common Good (CCG). Works closely with Marketing Communications staff at CCG member institutions. The position requires excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

45% Visual Storytelling: Graphic Design, Digital, and Web Design

• Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, creating, and editing a range of traditional graphic design needs and standalone or Web-based digital deliverables.
• Graphic design projects include, but are not limited to, individual assets to full layouts for materials like magazines, brochures, booklets, and other print documents; layout and production of letters, postcards, table tents, and similar custom prints; institutional communication, signage, and other promotional and informational deliverables; and graphic assets used to support marketing and advertising campaigns including billboards, infographics, print ads, posters, brochures, collateral, and magazine layouts.
• Digital and Web design needs include illustrated content and other visual assets for digital slideshows and/or videos; digital layouts and assets for digital communication and engagement tools like Constant Contact, CRMs, and similar platforms; digital assets and graphics to support digital ads as part of integrated advertising campaigns; Web page layouts and over-arching website themes, microsites, and web-based graphics; motion graphics for videos and multi-media presentations.

40% Written Storytelling: Writer and Copy Editor

• Responsible for creating written content for CCG communications, brochures, ads, and other marketing materials.
• Edits content written by others; works with the CCG Senior Marketing and Communications teams to support the creation of integrated brand messages and will write for web, digital advertising, emails, letters and publications.

10% Creative Team Collaboration, Marketing Support, and Client Services

• Works collaboratively in a team environment in supporting the Core Communication Team
• Translates creative briefs and brainstorming sessions into written content, visuals, and designs for print and digital
• Supports special projects, and contributes to the work of the Marketing and Communications leadership and team members

5% Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in communication, journalism, public relations, visual communications, media creation, or related field, with three to five years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design purposes and familiarity with AP style writing guidelines.

Preferred:

• Experience in developing multi-layered, fully integrated marketing and communication flows and campaigns.
• Familiarity or skill in a broad range of writing styles from ad copy writing to writing for the web, utilizing Adobe After Effects, WordPress, Microsoft Office, and other software for motion graphics and/or media editing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects while meeting client expectations, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining professionalism.
• Demonstrate superb organizational skills and accomplish deadlines and projects in a timely manner.
• Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks with attention to detail in an environment with competing demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to show initiative and good judgment in communicating with others and performing the duties of the position.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and to develop productive and respectful working relationships.
• Competent in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Google tools (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.).

Hours of Employment:

This is a full-time, exempt, position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.

Location:

In Person, Westerville, Ohio

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job at any time.

Benefits Summary:

Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 - 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 - 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up); 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement:

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

To Apply: Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and three professional references with contact information at the time of application.

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NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check