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Marketing & Media Asst
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Job ID 75263
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Information, School of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

How to Apply:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to Gabriela Marcu at gmarcu@umich.edu.

 

Job Summary:
UnityPhilly (https://www.unityphilly.org/) is a NIH-funded research project investigating a smartphone app designed to coordinate community-based response to opioid overdoses. We are currently recruiting hundreds of people across the city of Philadelphia to participate in a trial assessing the impact of the smartphone app. To date, our efforts have focused on tabling on the streets of Philadelphia and partnering with harm reduction organizations to inform the community about our study and recruit participants. We are adding a Social Media Manager role to the team to lead a new marketing strategy that uses social media to: Raise community awareness of our research project and help them get to know the researchers behind it Reach community members who may be interested in participating in our study ? ? Job Posting Applicants (0) ? Gabriela Marcu University of Michigan School of Information Associate Professor Communicate the results and outcomes of our research back to the community, so they understand the progress and impact of the project

 

Responsibilities: This role will be responsible for bringing to the team marketing expertise with a focus on social impact. Responsibilities will include:

  • Developing a social media marketing strategy collaboratively with academic researchers from a range of disciplines
  • Planning and coordinating content development such as graphics, photos, and videos with support from a local team in Philadelphia
  • Pitching content ideas, proactively seeking input, and iterating on content with input from diverse perspectives
  • Assessing impact of social media presence on the local community in Philadelphia and adjusting plans as needed

Background Screening
Standard Background Statement: The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

EEO
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information
You must be eligible to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. In addition, while remote work is allowable for this position, all work must be performed within the United States and its territories.

Educational Value

Gain Expierience developing a social media marketing strategy, planning and coordinating content development, and pitching content ideas. 

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will work well independently, have exceptional communication skills, collaborate well with academic researchers across various disciplines, and know how to engage the public effectively around issues of drug use.

 

Hourly Rate $20.00/hour to $25.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion of project
Primary Contact Lorainna Hubbard
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Supervisor Gabriela Marcu
Work Location School of Information, Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building, North Campus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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