The Journalism Education Association is seeking a creative, strategic and data-driven marketing & member strategist to strengthen our brand, elevate our communications, and drive membership growth and engagement. This dynamic role leads integrated marketing and communications across digital, social media, email, web and print channels while developing strategies to recruit, retain, and connect members with the resources and benefits they value. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, skilled communicator, and collaborative problem-solver who combines marketing expertise, digital proficiency, and a passion for member service to advance JEA’s mission of supporting journalism educators and scholastic journalism.
Journalism Education Association (JEA) is a member association that supports free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses unity. JEA is officially headquartered at Kansas State University (K-State) and is considered a sponsored program of K-State. Therefore, K-State administers the JEA benefits entailing a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, paid time off- vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
This position is . Remote work is granted at the discretion of the direct supervisor. An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, regulations filings, or tax requirements. Review K-State’s remote work policy details for more information.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 4+ years experience in marketing/communication, membership recruitment/retention, in similar organizations or related functions.
• Understanding of or familiarity of volunteer-driven organizations, nonprofit/associations.
• Proven success leading enterprise-wide integrated marketing and communication and able to devise strategies and implement plans across multimedia platforms.
• Experience managing brand identity and organizational messaging.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and being able to design for print, social media, web, etc. efficiently.
• Proficient in member database management.
• Proficient in member and marketing tools and data analytics including the Google environment and Google Analytics.
• Experience in AP Style.
• Proficient in up-to-date social media algorithms and utilizing current platforms.
• Strong skills in marketing automation, AMS, CRM, CMS and being able to manage content on a website, understand the backend and plugins.
• Strong computer skills and communication collaboration tools (e.g. for project management).
• Maintain confidentiality and utmost professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders, staff, boards, perspectives and various funding entities.
• Strong writing, content development and storytelling skills.
• Highly strategic, analytical thinker with the ability to translate programs into compelling narratives.
• Ability and willingness to travel and represent JEA several times per year (including at the spring/April and fall/November conventions).
Additional Role Information:
• Willingness and ability to travel several times annually and occasionally work evenings or weekends in support of association activities.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: November 9, 2026
$55,000- $65,000 annually
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
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