Marketing & Communications Manager

Strengthen a mission-driven brand by leading communications and media strategy for South Carolina DDSN in Darlington County, SC (onsite). This role combines independent strategic direction with hands-on oversight of photography, videography, graphic design, digital content, and multimedia initiatives. If you value consistent, high-quality storytelling and collaborative outreach, this position offers the chance to build awareness with internal and external audiences.

Compensation: USD 53,142 to 90,372 per year. Education: bachelor’s degree. Work model: onsite. Leave: 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

What you will do

• Provide independent leadership and strategic direction for the Residential Academic Program, including developing programs, partnerships, recruitment initiatives, and engagement activities that advance the institution’s mission and increase awareness of academic and educational opportunities.
• Lead development and execution of the institution’s visual and media strategy, overseeing photography, videography, graphic design, digital content, social media, marketing materials, and multimedia communications to maintain a consistent, professional brand.
• Direct and independently manage research initiatives by identifying opportunities, coordinating research activities, developing partnerships, supporting grant-funded projects, and translating research outcomes into effective internal and external communications.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate Residential, Robotics, and media projects from concept through completion, setting priorities, timelines, performance measures, and resource requirements while exercising significant discretion in day-to-day decisions.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, higher education institutions, community organizations, industry partners, media, faculty, staff, students, and government entities, representing the institution in outreach, research, and media-related efforts.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs, and prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
• Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, training, and institutional events.
• Occasional evening or weekend work to support operational needs, recruitment activities, or special events.

Internal-only application

Only internal candidates are considered.