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Job Description
Announcement
Details
Open Date
03/16/2022
Requisition Number
PRN29772B
Job Title
Account Executive/Copy Writer
Working Title
Account Executive
Job Grade
E
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F
VP Area
President
Department
00339 – Marketing & Communications
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$39,300/yr. to $72,700/yr. DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Works with University departments and outside clients to develop a wide array of marketing strategies. Coordinates the production, delivery and distribution of ongoing promotional materials. Occasionally conceptualizes and helps to develop advertising copy to support marketing strategies and creative platforms.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and wellness coverage
- Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
- Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
- Paid leave time
- Tuition reduction for employee and family members
- … and more: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
Responsibilities
1. Consults with clients to determine promotional needs and develops marketing strategies and/or individual projects to meet those needs.
2. Collaborates with graphic designers to create the concept for each project and assists in writing advertising copy to support each concept.
3. Oversees production of video media, including writing copy for video and other marketing projects. Helps to select talent and directs production.
4. Acts as account executive to ensure client satisfaction and timely product delivery.
5. Tracks effectiveness of each marketing/promotional campaign through data analysis and works to improve future campaigns.
6. Schedules and directs video and photography shoots. Helps selects model(s) and props.
7. Researches appropriate venues for advertising and public relations materials.
8. Develops and fosters positive relationships with campus departments.
9. Proofreads and edits various materials as needed.
10. May plan and assist with distribution of advertising materials.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment, or working remotely.
Seldom: Outdoor Environment
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, English or related field, plus three years professional experience in marketing, advertising, copywriting, directing publication projects or equivalency. Demonstrated ability to develop effective print and video media campaigns. Must possess excellent grammar, proofreading, human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate strong communications in working closely with campus clients by strategically solving their marketing needs and challenges.
Familiarity with graphic design and layout, video production, photography direction, and costing-out jobs is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
