Visual Communications Specialist
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on May 29, 2023
Hiring Department
St. Louis Public Radio
Job Description
St. Louis Public Radio, the region's NPR member station, seeks a visual communications specialist who will create eye-catching visuals to attract new audiences and deepen engagement with STLPR's content and services. The visual communications specialist is a creative marketing role, using skills in graphic design and photography to celebrate and extend the reach of our public service journalism.
In addition to expertise in graphic design, a great candidate for this job would be an adept communicator who collaborates effectively across teams. They would approach work with curiosity and proactively explore ways to creatively present the St. Louis Public Radio brand.
St. Louis Public Radio's mission is to inform and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures for a more inspired and engaged public. If you're a thoughtful creative who wants to help us tell our story and fulfill that mission, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Creating marketing materials for digital and print distribution – including the website, newsletters, social media, annual reports, ads, billboards, posters, slides, banners, signage, merchandise, etc.;
Designing within established brand standards to communicate a consistent brand voice – credible, confident, insightful, dynamic, inclusive and innovative – across a range of mediums;
Advocating for brand adoption among staff, volunteers and partners;
Managing print production jobs, carefully proofing projects with vendors;
Photographing some station events and happenings, and periodically going into the field with reporters and on-air staff to take photos and short videos for marketing purposes;
Creating and scheduling content for social media, in coordination with the marketing team's communications specialist and staff from other teams;
Commitment to helping further a positive, inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Shift
40 hours per week
Salary
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $52,000 - $62,000 annual
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: STRAT COMM ASSOCIATE SR
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly to new design and industry trends;
Organization skills to manage multiple projects under deadlines;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote collaboration;
A proactive, service-oriented attitude;
Ability to receive direction and learn from constructive criticism;
A desire to support the mission of St. Louis Public Radio and nonprofit journalism;
Ability to create simple motion graphics.
Application Materials
Resume, cover letter and link or links to work samples.
Benefit Eligibility
The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:
https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the UM Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the UM Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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