Under general supervision of UNH Extension’s marketing and communication manager, create engaging, educational and creative content that promotes the programmatic objectives of UNH Extension. Remote computer work will include managing social media accounts, editing website pages, writing articles and compiling newsletter content. The assistant producer is well versed in multimedia, willing to learn new software programs and adept at social listening. The successful candidate will use the following software on the job: Microsoft 365 (including Teams), SharePoint, Adobe, and Wrike (project management). Must be able to travel to programs and offices in Rockingham and Hillsborough Counties monthly to take photos and videos and must be available for occasional night and weekend work.
- Manage all Extension flagship social media channels and collaborate with work study students to create engaging social media content
- Review student work, make suggestions for improvements and schedule social posts
- Work to grow engagement and followers and promote Extension events and program areas
- Write content, create social media images and graphics and manage paid ads using Facebook Ads Manager
- Stay on top of social media best practices
- Make effective use of video for Reels and Facebook Live and select appropriate photography
- Respond promptly to questions from followers
- Serve as a website editor for Extension’s website, occasionally posting blogs, resources and events
- Edit pages as needed, including staff bios, to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Write/edit blogs and stories for the Extension newspaper, website, Radius magazine and other outlets as needed
- Interview staff, volunteers, N.H. residents and students to aid in writing stories
- Help compile content for monthly email newsletter
- Attend Extension events to take photos, capture content or interview attendees for marketing purposes
- Attend meetings and professional development opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or closely related field, and one year of related communications, media or marketing experience
- Experience working in teams
- Creativity
- Effective oral, written and visual communication skills
- Computer literacy and skills
- Must have reliable transportation to travel around the state to attend events, conduct interviews and attend meetings. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.
- Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours
- Related work experience in higher education marketing and communications
- Experience with at least some of the following: Microsoft 365 (including Teams), SharePoint, Adobe, Wrike project management software'
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status, genetic information, and political orientation. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.
