Digital Content & Communications Manager

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Digital Content & Communications Manager. The role directs communications and promotion strategies across digital content, media relations, public relations, and audience development to increase visibility and ticket sales. The manager creates content, develops campaigns, builds partnerships, and collaborates with leadership to align strategies with revenue goals while overseeing internal and campus communications.

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Directs digital content, media relations, public relations, and audience development strategies.
Creates mission-driven content for digital, email, social media, and press channels.
Develops and executes monthly and quarterly integrated communications and public relations campaigns.
Builds and maintains relationships with media, campus partners, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Collaborates with Lied Center leadership and Deputy Director to meet revenue and engagement goals.
Manages non-paid marketing partnerships and collaborative promotions.
Requires Bachelor’s degree related to arts management, communications, or marketing plus two years experience or equivalent.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, audience development, budget management, campaign execution, staff supervision, and CRM or ticketing platform familiarity.
Strong portfolio of digital content development and campaign work required.
Minimum salary $60,000/year; full-time; occasional evenings and weekends based on events.

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Working Title	Digital Content & Communications Manager
Department	Lied Center for Performing Arts-0854
Requisition Number	S_260412
Posting Open Date	05/29/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	06/10/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	Directs the Lied Center’s communications and promotion strategy across digital content, media relations, public relations, and audience development to increase visibility, deepen community engagement, and achieve ticket sales objectives. Creates compelling, mission-driven content to maximize sales and engagement across digital, email, social media, and press channels. Develops and executes monthly and quarterly strategies for integrated communications and public relations campaigns to promote season performances, arts education initiatives, rental activities, and institutional priorities. Builds and maintains strong relationships with media, campus partners, community organizations, and key stakeholders, including Friends of Lied, to expand reach and support advocacy efforts. Identifies and implements strategies to attract and grow new and diverse audiences across art forms. Collaborates closely with the Deputy Director and Lied Center leadership to align communications strategies with revenue goals, maximize ticket sales, and strengthen patron engagement. Manages non-paid marketing partnerships, trades, and collaborative promotions. Oversees internal and campus communications to ensure alignment and clarity of messaging. As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in arts management, communications, public relations, public administration, marketing or related field including fine arts education or business, plus two years of media/public relations or developing digital content and campaigns experience; equivalent education/experience considered Excellent written and oral communication skills, and effective public and community relations skills essential. Knowledge of computer applications and planning required. A portfolio that clearly demonstrates digital content development
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in arts management, communications, public relations, public administration, marketing, or related field including fine arts education, or business Successful track record of being responsible for increasing organizational awareness and media coverage Audience development experience or other background in performing arts proven ability to meet deadlines. Experience in institutional budget development and management Experience developing and executing integrated communications or marketing campaigns within the performing arts, nonprofit, higher education, or live entertainment industries. A strong portfolio of content development work, including writing samples and campaign examples across multiple channels that reflect the ability to create compelling, audience-focused messaging that drives engagement and sales. Experience leveraging data and analytics to inform content strategy, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and continuously improve results. Experience supervising or mentoring staff, interns, or student employees, with a commitment to fostering collaboration and professional growth. Familiarity with CRM systems, ticketing platforms, or audience databases (such as Tessitura or similar systems) and their integration with marketing and communications efforts.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	No
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references, and portfolio as four (4) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Natalie Stroud nstroud2@unl.edu
Job Category (old)	Managerial/Professional
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)	Occasional evenings & weekends based on events
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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Planned Hire Date:	07/01/26
Appointment End Date

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