University of Georgia is hiring: Communication and Content Manager: Franklin Col

Communication and Content Manager: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

Position Summary: The Communications and Content Manager is a creative and strategic leader responsible for shaping and sharing the story of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. This role centers on executing a dynamic content strategy that communicates the College’s mission, academic excellence, and community impact to a wide range of external and internal audiences, including academic peers, prospective and current students and parents, faculty, alumni, donors, and the broader public, including local, state and federal government entities.

With a strong emphasis on content creation, the manager produces compelling written, visual, and multimedia materials that highlight the College’s exceptional and diverse programs, research, scholarship and creative output, and its people including alumni, students, faculty and staff.

The role requires a deep understanding of how to tailor messaging across channels and audiences, ensuring clarity, relevance, engagement and broad appeal.

Collaboration is central to this position. The manager works closely with academic departments; faculty; university partners; student groups; Franklin development and alumni relations; student academic services; UGA government relations; and central marketing and communications. This individual serves as a strategic partner and creative resource, helping stakeholders across the college articulate their expertise and goals and translate them into effective communications.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S14382P
• Working Title: Communication and Content Manager: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
• Posting Type: External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
• Employment Type: Employee, Full Time (FTE 1.00)
• Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm; Evening and weekend work may be required
• Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Posting Date: 11/12/2025
• Closing Date: Open until filled; Proposed Starting Date 12/08/2025
• Location: Athens Area

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 5+ years professional experience in communications, content creation, or related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, academic environment.
• Strong understanding of audience segmentation and comprehensive communication practices.
• Demonstrated familiarity with a range of communications principles including messaging, writing, editing, graphic design, visual communications, branding, marketing, advertising, electronic communications, social media, and generative AI tools.
• Ability to communicate technical content to a general audience and a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience working with business/industry, alumni engagement, and development initiatives.
• Experience in a higher education, independent school, or nonprofit environment.
• Strong skills using technology in the workplace, familiarity with content management systems and email platforms; social media competencies.
• Significant prior communications experience writing and producing publications and developing and placing stories.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong project management skills are essential, as the manager must juggle multiple priorities and deadlines while coordinating with stakeholders across the college and ensuring projects are completed from inception to delivery.
• The position requires a strategic mindset, creative vision, and the ability to adapt messaging to resonate with a wide range of audiences.
• The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, a strategic thinker, and a collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execution of a comprehensive content strategy that supports the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Includes creating engaging and high-quality content for dissemination across digital and traditional marketing platforms (e.g., websites, print, newsletters, and social media channels).
• Responsible for writing and editing feature stories; press releases; faculty, student, and alumni profiles; informational web content; and promotional materials that showcase the College’s academic and research strengths and community impact.
• Supports communication efforts that foster transparency and connection among faculty, staff, and students.
• Externally, work with university communications and media outlets, helping to amplify the College’s visibility and reputation.
• Collaborate closely with academic departments, development and alumni relations, the office of information technology, student academic services, government relations and student ambassadors to ensure messaging is aligned, timely, and effective.
• Work with Department Heads and School and Institute Directors and individual faculty to ensure they are supported and represented.
• Work with vendors/agency partners as needed.
• Present to various stakeholders as necessary.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name: Andrea Barnett

Recruitment Contact Email: andreaj@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: (phone not provided)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Optional Documents (none specified)

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. The USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.