Stanton Charlton

Senior Communications Specialist @University Of Minnesota Extension

Minneapolis, MN, US

Currently managing internal communications, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) messaging, as well as large communications requests.Responsibilities:Content Development and Communications Planning (55%):Collaborate with administrative and educational colleagues from across Extension to develop and execute communications campaigns that help the organization achieve its strategic objectives, including expanding community partnerships and attracting and retaining a more diverse workforce. These campaigns can include both internally and externally focused stories, videos, web content and social media content and will involve hands-on content creation.Brainstorm, write, edit and produce high-quality print and digital content for strategic communications campaigns, in collaboration with communications colleagues. This can include print materials, web content, video, social media and other emerging channels.Help lead the implementation of Extension’s strategic communications plan and the alignment of communications across Extension departments.Project Management (35%):Serve as initial contact and point person for large communications requests and projects and collaborate with colleagues to ensure projects are on track for timely completion; back up colleagues when help is needed in writing, editing, design or technical troubleshooting.Develop and maintain a system for tracking Extension communications and marketing creative assets and large projects.Triage and assign support-staff communications requests and ensure the finished products meet Extension’s brand, accessibility and quality standards.Software I\'m using: Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Drupal

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)