Senior Communications Manager

University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Durham, NH

501-1,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Communications Manager at the University of New Hampshire is a pivotal role that supports both Executive University Leadership and the Content Team within Central Marketing. This dual-function position is responsible for shaping and executing internal and external communications strategies, blending elements of strategy, writing, creative execution, and event management. The role requires a proactive individual with a solutions-oriented mindset and a positive attitude to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality content, including photos, videos, graphics, and copy to support various initiatives, ensuring alignment with the university's voice and messaging.
• Assist with leadership remarks and speeches, facilitating the collection of data and reviewing drafts to reflect the priorities of executive leaders.
• Partner with University Advancement to review and approve executive communications related to development and fundraising initiatives.
• Manage marketing copy needs for alumni/advancement-related campaigns, including emails, postcards, and signage.
• Write editorial pieces for the UNH news outlet, UNH Today.
• Manage the strategy, content calendar, and analytics for strategic social media accounts.
• Coordinate with other content creators across campus on relevant events and campaigns.
• Manage the paid social strategy and execution for the Central Marketing team.
• Support the vetting and executive preparation for events and speaking opportunities for executive leadership.
• Attend events to capture content and write summaries for internal and external communication platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience working with senior executives, demonstrating the ability to manage up and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with multimedia, including photo, video, editing, and graphic design.
• Experience running paid ads for social media platforms such as Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, resilience, and self-awareness.
• Ability to work from the Durham campus several days per week.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel with executive leadership to various speaking engagements.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education or a similar complex organization.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off