Media and Content Manager

Position Summary

The Media & Content Manager is responsible for developing and implementing multimedia and content strategies that promote the mission and brand identity of Loras College. This position manages the creation, coordination, and distribution of content across digital platforms including web, email, and social media. The role also oversees a team of student contributors and collaborates with campus departments to ensure consistent and effective storytelling.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, proven experience in content strategy and media management, and the ability to lead projects from conception through execution. Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.

Essential Functions

Content Development and Strategy

• Plan, create, edit, and publish written and multimedia content that highlights students, alumni, faculty, and College initiatives.
• Develop and implement a cross-platform content strategy to strengthen institutional visibility and engagement.
• Manage digital content across email campaigns, social media channels, and the College website.
• Coordinate with videographers, photographers, and designers to ensure high-quality visual storytelling.
• Monitor and share external media coverage and endorsements relevant to the College.
• Write press releases for the College and serve as the primary media contact for external media outlets.

Management and Leadership

• Supervise, train, and coordinate a student content team.
• Provide editorial, creative, and technical guidance to staff and student contributors.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and brand standards across all platforms.
• Oversee content calendars and event promotion through campus and community channels.

Collaboration and Institutional Support

• Partner with academic and administrative departments to identify story opportunities and promotional needs.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and institutional events as assigned.
• Support the mission and vision of the College and demonstrate respect for its Catholic tradition.

Position Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, media, or related field.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in content management, media, or digital communications.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in content strategy, project management, and digital media.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Analytical skills to assess content effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Creativity and ability to produce engaging, audience-focused content.
• Leadership and supervisory skills with experience mentoring staff or students.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools; knowledge of SEO and HTML preferred.

COMPENSATION Commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plan, tuition remission program, membership to AWC Fitness Center and Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.

APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants must go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ to upload their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please upload four writing samples to include the following: two writing samples no more than 150 words each and one longer writing sample no longer than 300 words. Review of completed applications will begin immediately.

THE COLLEGE Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution that includes pre-professional and career preparation programs, as well as several graduate programs. The Loras College community embraces the core values of truth, respect, responsibility, excellence, and service that define the way we work, behave, and relate with others. These values align with our college mission: Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles. The student body consists of approximately 1,300 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates.

THE COMMUNITY Loras College's sixty-acre campus is located on one of Dubuque's highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, about three hours west of Chicago. Dubuque's population is approximately 65,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape.