American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

Operations

• Oversee design, distribution, and back-end functioning of monthly community newsletters and ACLS announcements
• Manage distribution lists, segments, engagement data, and strategies to enhance engagement
• Update and develop branding elements and templates for Mailchimp
• Identify and schedule WordPress fixes and site enhancements with the Chief Communications Officer and web development partner
• Track and assess site content performance and architecture and create and manage redirect links
• Manage awardee records and other CRM integration content
• Manage content ownership maps and lead universal updates
• Provide technical assistance to staff users
• Represent Communications at weekly technology meetings with vendors
• Develop paid social media and third-party advertising plans with program and fundraising teams
• Design basic advertisements and graphics in Canva and coordinate complex materials with external designers
• Assess and present advertising campaign performance and recommendations
• Develop and implement social media strategies across Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
• Produce, schedule, and assess daily social media content
• Develop social media toolkits for ACLS members, Fellows, and partners
• Track and report social media outreach effectiveness
• Monitor social media news and trends related to ACLS’s mission and programs
• Produce audience-facing marketing collateral and direct external designers
• Maintain ACLS brand templates and standards
• Coordinate video shoots and content development with external vendors
• Capture event photography as needed
• Support visual brand management, signage, publications, and staff resources
• Draft select external communications
• Present projects to staff and leadership
• Document communications processes and policies
• Provide general administrative support and other duties as assigned

Marketing and Operations Manager

Content Manager

• Build and maintain ACLS press lists, draft pitches, and support media coverage efforts
• Track and log ACLS media coverage and mentions
• Cultivate relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Develop, execute, and refine earned media strategies across higher education, philanthropy, news, policy, culture, and other relevant outlets
• Collaborate with program and fundraising teams on earned media strategies
• Write, distribute, and manage responses to press releases and targeted pitches through PRNewswire
• Monitor editorial calendars for key media targets
• Develop op-eds, talking points, briefing documents, and background research
• Track and report community engagement metrics for earned media
• Identify and write stories about ACLS community members and impact using video, photography, and written formats
• Coordinate video shoots with external vendors and develop promotional content
• Conduct constituent interviews and create social media cuts
• Capture event photography as needed
• Write social media content and help implement strategies for Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
• Oversee monthly community newsletter content and ACLS announcements
• Present select projects to staff and leadership
• Manage external communications distribution through Mailchimp, social media, and WordPress
• Document processes and policies for Cision, media outreach, and content development
• Provide general administrative support and other duties as assigned

Media Relations and Content Manager

Associate

• Support all administrative aspects of the Mellon Mays Programs within the IDEA unit
• Plan and organize activities connected with the programs
• Maintain and analyze program information and data
• Research and develop new programming
• Maintain program-related database records and ACLS web-based portals
• Manage the program calendar and track deadlines using project management software
• Process grant applications, track and analyze grant spending, and process payments
• Create and maintain records of convenings, including drafting and circulating meeting summaries and minutes
• Monitor the program inbox and communicate with applicants, fellows, and advisory committee members
• Oversee web-based tools including Zoom, Padlet, and Calendly for online workshops and meetings
• Oversee annual updates and day-to-day functionality of the application system, including portal-database interfaces and data imports
• Create and refine award materials and recipient forms
• Assist with logistics for workshops and meetings and liaise with vendors
• Coordinate activities with other ACLS departments on technical projects and outreach
• Produce convening materials, proofread and contribute to website materials, and compile information for funder reports and grant applications
• Serve as a first point of contact for program partners and current and past fellows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Marketing and Operations Manager

Media Relations and Content Manager

Program Associate