Manager of Publications - Living Blues

About the Role

The Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi seeks a detail-oriented professional to assist in drafting communication content and creating unit communications in support of the unit’s communication goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, research, and document content sources according to established policies and procedures.
• Receive and respond to general inquiries from individuals and groups following established policies and procedures.
• Write and edit content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with unit goals.
• Draft and support the authoring of a range of documents for internal and external audiences.
• Review documents and communications for accuracy.
• Assist in creating communication campaigns that align with work unit or program strategies.
• Compile the Living Blues Radio Charts (monthly).
• Compile the Living Blues Festival Guide.
• Update the Living Blues Index.
• Explore grant options.
• Spearhead Friends of Living Blues fundraising.
• Engage and develop Living Blues social media pages.
• Oversee the Living Blues website and e-commerce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Relevant experience is considered but not required; an equivalent combination of related experience and education may substitute on a 1:1 basis.

Pay

$42,640.00 - $63,980.80 per year.