[Hiring] Digital Analytics Associate @Johns Hopkins University

Role Description

We are seeking a Digital Analytics Associate (Communications Associate) who will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive tactical communications plan for a designated area of responsibility. This position is responsible for data-gathering, reporting, and media analysis of brand mentions and potential reputational risks in both earned and social media and will provide real-time crisis monitoring for the university.

• Generate and recommend original and creative approaches to communicate, market, and/or promote specific subject matter.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple communications vehicles.
• Write and edit multiple and varied publications, reports, web pages, grants, executive remarks, and news releases.
• Conduct interviews, research, and information gathering.
• Manage production of materials, including selection and layout of artwork, graphics, pictures, and illustrations.
• May coordinate, direct, and review the work of communications staff, e.g., freelance writers, photographers, and production staff.
• May negotiate with vendors.
• Provide editorial oversight and review of communications vehicles for the designated area.
• Lead the day-to-day creation and management of marketing plans, media, web, and public relations strategies.
• Serve as the primary contact with vendor agencies.
• Lead the development and execution of marketing strategies and plans including external media planning and buying efforts.
• Lead engagement and relationship management strategies by leveraging direct marketing tools to drive results.
• In partnership with stakeholders, utilize and optimize SEO/SEM, email campaigns, user experience, digital advertising, promotions, and social media.
• Measure and analyze campaigns and/or project data and make adjustments to maximize ROI.
• Develop creative briefs to ensure marketing materials and program messaging are accurate and created in a timely manner.
• Drive implementation of best practices through all paid and unpaid channels.
• Organize marketing promotional events and ensure prompt delivery of materials and merchandise.
• Ensure brand consistency across all channels.
• Lead website strategy and related needs including management of associated vendor(s).
• Apply an understanding of relevant landscapes to monitor, report, and provide insights and recommendations.
• Analyze plans and performance using KPIs and ROI analysis and apply learning for next steps.
• Manage and monitor area budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with peers to share learnings and help cross-promote programs as applicable.
• May oversee the work of support staff in the unit or others with related responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Champion the use of digital analytics and research to inform communications strategy.
• Produce daily media monitoring reports for executive and communications leadership audiences.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to support reporting and advance monitoring capabilities.
• Review, revise, and distribute brand monitoring reports generated by contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Four years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent.

Requirements

• Experience with media analysis and reporting using tools such as Meltwater, BuzzSumo, and SimilarWeb.
• Strong familiarity with AI capabilities, data visualizations, and dashboards.

Benefits

• Starting Salary Range: $64,470 - $112,850 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
• Employee group: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday- Friday / 8:30am - 5:00 pm
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: Remote
• Department name: University Communications
• Personnel area: University Administration