Content Marketing Associate
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Position Title: Content Marketing Associate
Classification Title: Community Relations Associate
Department: SAAP Marketing, Communications and Outreach
Posting Number: P260022
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61094
Employer: State
Position Type: Professional Appointment Term
Salary Grade: SL2
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning is looking for a Content Marketing Associate with an understanding of graphic design, website design and development, social media content creation, and photography/videography. This team member will be a talented designer and excited about collaborating with architects, urban planners, alumni, and students. As part of a small team, the right fit for this role is eager to follow brand guidelines and direction from our Director of Communications to create visual assets for website, email, marketing collateral, and social media. This role will be expected to:
- Lead the design and production of content/graphic assets to integrate into the School’s website, social media, email campaigns, print collateral, advertisements, digital/environmental displays, and video by leveraging technologies and utilizing visual storytelling techniques, in collaboration with the Communications team.
- Document daily life at the School and all major School events (reviews, lectures, presentations, celebrations, etc.) as needed via photography and videography.
- Maintain a searchable archive of photos in the School’s photo repository, SmugMug.
- Keep up to date with major School and departmental initiatives, faculty research and activities, student-led efforts, and activities that reflect the spirit of the School to inform relevant story/photography ideas and alignment with institutional objectives for reputational gain, recruitment, and external relations.
- Assist in management of posting content to the School’s social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube).
- Facilitate innovative content, formats, and strategies to maximize impact and engagement.
- Support administration and management of the School’s website (ability to manage web components using HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks consistent with School standards and accessibility guidelines is a plus).
- Ensure timely delivery of content, in line with priorities and timeline of the School and communications office, while consistently maintaining brand standards.
- Provide logistical/administrative support for outsourced contracts for marketing collateral as needed.
This person will help raise our School’s profile, create brand awareness, highlight our faculty, boast research strengths, spotlight student excellence, and help engage alumni. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing personal workflow, remaining motivated and proactive, paying close attention to details, communicating with coworkers, and tracking their deadlines. Learn more:
Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field. Minimum of one year of related experience.
- Ability to design and produce print and digital collateral, social media content, and email marketing campaigns.
- Sharp organizational and project management skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
- Experience with content management systems, responsive web design, and web accessibility guidelines (Experience with Adobe Experience Manager’s Content Management System is preferred).
- Proficiency with creative design tools (Adobe Creative Suite).
- Ability to take initiative; are motivated and creative.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications include professional graphic design experience, exceptional editing skills, and a strong understanding of Adobe products. An understanding of Adobe Experience Manager’s Content Management System, and SEO best practices is preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
Salary Range: $51,261 - $58,000
Additional Salary Information
Job Type: Full-Time
Campus: South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
In the Documents Needed to Apply section, please include a portfolio or online portfolio link. Marketing-focused work would be preferred (brochures, landing pages, email, social media, advertisements).
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Darra Kubera
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Director of Communications
Contact's Email: darrakub@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-5925
Posting Dates
Posted: 02/17/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants: 03/03/2026
Deadline for External Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 04/15/2026
References
Number of References Required: 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo. Options:
- Faculty
- Faculty Student Association (FSA)
- Research Foundation Employee
- State Classified
- State Professional
- UB Foundation
- TA/GA
- Student
- No Current Employment Affiliation
• How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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• Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Portfolio