Visual Content Strategist / Designer

Category : : Professional

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Department : : School of the Arts

Locations : : Binghamton, NY

Posted : : Aug 19, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Full-time

Ref. No. : : 00700

Position ID : : 191832

About Binghamton University :

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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We are an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description :

Budget Title : Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary : $65,000+ (commensurate with experience)

The School of the Arts at Harpur College, Binghamton University (SOAR) seeks a skilled Visual Content Strategist / Designer to lead the creation and delivery of compelling, impactful content that reflects the school's unique identity. This individual will serve as the voice of School of the Arts, crafting a cohesive narrative that resonates across multiple platforms and audiences, including web, print, and social media. The new School of the Arts is an exciting initiative within Harpur College, and brings together the departments of Art and Design, Art History, Cinema, Music and Theatre.

The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's brand identity, driving engagement, and enhancing its visibility within the university and the broader arts community. The content strategist will work with SOAR's constituent departments-Art and Design, Art History, Cinema, Music, and Theatre-and with the affiliated Creative Writing Program, the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts, and the Binghamton University Art Museum to support a coordinated approach to Binghamton University's marketing of arts events. This is an in-person position that will require knowledge of the many events that take place within the School of the Arts.

The successful applicant will report directly to the Director of the School of the Arts, and will work in consultation with Communications & Marketing to ensure fit with Binghamton University Branding, while providing a unique identity for the School of the Arts within the look and feel of the University.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• At least three (3) years of experience in writing for the web or other platforms, such as social media
• At least three (3) years of Graphic Design experience
• Experience in event and campaign promotion
• Experience with Adobe In-design, Illustrator, and / or Photoshop
• Evidence of social media proficiency, including campaign development, execution, and performance analysis

Preferred :

Experience in higher education marketing and / or admissions

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information :

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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Application Instructions :

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange : http : / / binghamton.interviewexchange.com / candapply.jsp?JOBID=191832

Deadline for Internal Applicants : September 3, 2025

Deadline for External Applicants : Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit :

Resume,

Cover letter, and

Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files / documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check / edit your profile or to upload additional documents : http : / / binghamton.interviewexchange.com / login.jsp .