Academic Visibility Strategist & Content Producer (004146)

Coordinates and executes the end-to-end strategy, content design, and social media for an academic visibility initiative designed to faculty expertise. Managing the complete publishing lifecycle—from editorial scheduling to multi-channel production —this role partners with campus stake holders to elevate scholarly work across the Middlebury community while maintaining content quality, accuracy and brand alignment.
This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The minimum starting rate for the position is $28.98 per hour. This is a 10 hour per week role, with a set end date of June 30, 2027
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to increase the visibility of faculty research, scholarship, and artistic creation.
​Design, write, and produce engaging digital and print content that highlights faculty expertise, accomplishments, and work in progress.
​Oversee social media content creation, scheduling, publishing, and cross-platform distribution to maximize audience reach and engagement.
​Develop and maintain an editorial calendar to coordinate content planning and publication timelines while maintaining shared workflows that streamline production and support efficient collaboration.
​Collaborate with faculty, academic leadership, and Communications to identify compelling stories and showcase scholarly and creative work across disciplines.
​Manage content intake, tracking, and review processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional brand standards.
​ Identify opportunities to strengthen academic visibility and celebrate faculty contributions, research processes, and creative accomplishments across the Middlebury community.
​Autonomously lead day-to-day initiatives and digital resource maintenance, engaging academic and communications partners as needed for strategic alignment and final sign-off.​
Requirements
​​Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Communication
​​High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
​High proficiency across different Social Media platforms
​At least five years of marketing experience across sectors
​Excellent writing, copy-editing, proof-reading skill and track record
​Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, academic leaders, and communications professionals
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Come join us and be a part of our team!
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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