UI LABS is actively recruiting candidates for the position of Manager, Marketing and Communications, reporting to the Director, Strategic Communications. This position is responsible for cross-company support in the areas of PR and media relations, content development, social media marketing, brand cohesion, and website management.  Demonstrated expertise is required in areas that include writing, social media management, presentation skills, brand management, and media and press relations. Ideal candidates will also possess graphic design skills or extensive collaboration with graphic designers to produce marketing and communications products.

We are seeking candidates interested in joining a dynamic organization, with ample opportunity for experimentation and growth. This position is ideal for a self-starter who has a passion for story-telling and an ability to take complicated concepts and distill them into narratives that resonate with stakeholders ranging from elected officials to company executives to civically engaged residents.

+ Responsibilities: 

• Assist with overall media and press communications strategy for UI LABS and its innovation platforms, the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute and City Digital
• Lead the drafting, coordination, and publication of press releases
• Prepare senior staff for interviews and draft responses to media inquiries
• Lead content and branding efforts for newsletters and marketing collateral
• Lead the development of thought leadership content in partnership with senior staff
• Develop content for use in speaking engagements and presentations by senior staff members
• Maintain the UI LABS website, including writing and publishing content for the UI LABS blog and ensuring news, press releases, and events pages, and homepage graphics are kept up to date
• Oversee all UI LABS social media accounts, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
• Monitor UI LABS branding to ensure company-wide use of approved brand templates, logos, email signatures, etc.

+  Position Requirements: 

• Bachelors’ degree
• 3-5 years of experience in communications; corporate, startup, or non-profit
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate and present to senior-level staff
• Ability to function independently with little guidance and to complete projects in accordance with set timelines
• Experience working collaboratively with designers or background in graphic design and company branding

+ Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

UI LABS is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position.  We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization.