Project Manager - Office Of Communication & Marketing - UTK

Works as a member of the video production team within the Office of Communications and Marketing. Collaborates across the office and across the campus to ensure milestones are met in campaigns, programs, and projects that support the mission of the division and the university.

Job Description

Works as a member of the video production team within the Office of Communications and Marketing. Collaborates across the office and across the campus to ensure milestones are met in campaigns, programs, and projects that support the mission of the division and the university.

Responsibilities

Manages scheduling, planning and logistics for multimedia productions, including providing occasional on-set support
Assists with documentation of multimedia productions, including release forms and metadata
Drafts project briefs with strategic input from directors and assistant directors
Schedules and facilitates planning, kick off, alignment, and review meetings, as needed
Advises directors and/or assistant directors and makes recommendations on team assignments and milestones based on other planning, associated projects, capacity, and audience
Facilitates communications with campus partners involved in the work
Evaluates resources and recommends adjustments as necessary to prioritize projects and keep projects moving forward
Works with campus partners and team members to develop and manage estimates and budgets for projects
Manages the milestones of multiple, simultaneous projects and provides reviews and status updates to ensure work stays on track and aligns with strategy, as outlined in the project brief
Coordinates with other project managers involved with the work
Gathers results of projects and facilitates discussions on outcomes to shape future efforts
Activates projects in the project management system and owns project boards; completes basic project build out, including documenting all milestones
Provides insight to management on process improvements
Coordinates with other project managers on overall office capacity, reviews campus partner requests, and makes recommendations on prioritization of resources

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Associate's degree and at least 4 years professional experience related to duties and responsibilities;

OR Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of professional experience related to duties and responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced understanding of multimedia production workflow and techniques in both field and studio settings

Solid understanding of production disciplines for print and digital

Advanced knowledge of marketing and communications strategies

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent writing and communication skills

Exceptional time management skills

Advanced skills with industry standard software packages used in production, or demonstrated ability to learn them quickly

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to lead individuals who are not direct reports

Ability to be hands-on with day-to-day tasks, as well as function in a high-level strategic planning capacity

Ability to act professionally and represent the office in interactions with clients, including upper-level administration

Demonstrated skill and strong judgment in managing the university’s reputation

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education public relations/communications function, including 5 years of video production related experience

Work Location

Knoxville, TN

This is an onsite position with some hybrid work schedule flexibility

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR10

The university offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement plans through the State of Tennessee, generous annual and sick leave accruals, longevity pay, tuition waivers and discounts, and more.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applicants must apply electronically and submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references. A minimum of two references should be current or previous supervisors.

About The College/Department/Division

The Office of Communications and Marketing is dedicated to advancing the university’s reputation. Staff members support the institution’s mission and goals, promote its successes and achievements, inform and engage its stakeholders, and ensure the integrity of its brand. We craft audience-focused communications based on data, best-practices, and emerging trends.

The division comprises several cross-functional teams, employing professionals with expertise in design, development, video production, content strategy, feature writing, editing, marketing, media relations, internal communication, and special events.

Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

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