{"id":222,"date":"2025-02-19T15:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T20:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/in-the-loop\/?p=222"},"modified":"2025-04-10T14:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T18:00:31","slug":"introducing-ucms-academic-marketing-and-communications-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/in-the-loop\/2025\/02\/introducing-ucms-academic-marketing-and-communications-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing UCM&#8217;s Academic Marketing and Communications Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami University&#8217;s Academic Marketing and Communications (AMC) team is dedicated to advancing the marketing and communication efforts of the university&#8217;s six academic divisions. Working in alignment with the university&#8217;s strategic vision, AMC directors create marketing strategies and communication plans that directly support the deans\u2019 vision for their respective colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMC directors are housed within each academic division. Reporting directly to University Communications and Marketing (UCM), AMC directors provide expert marketing and communications leadership, with dotted line reporting to their division&#8217;s academic dean. Their work goes beyond internal messaging\u2014they are instrumental in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collaborating with Enrollment Marketing and Communications to support recruitment and retention efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing strategies and communication plans that strengthen the division&#8217;s identity and academic brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring a consistent and engaging presence through social media, newsletters, webpages, publications, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing, pitching, and promoting faculty expertise and student success stories to showcase the division&#8217;s impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Producing and overseeing the creation of advertisements and branded content that enhance Miami&#8217;s visibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlighting alumni successes to demonstrate the lasting value of a Miami education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisting with securing media coverage, interviews, and news placements to amplify the division&#8217;s reach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnering with University Advancement, the Center for Career Exploration and Success, and other campus offices to bolster communications to alumni, donors, student mentors, current students, and other audiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet the AMC Divisional Directors of Communications and Marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jason Barone<\/strong> \u2013 College of Arts and Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tasha Dean<\/strong> \u2013 College of Creative Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Erin Von Bergen<\/strong> \u2013 College of Education, Health, and Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Katie Rottner<\/strong> \u2013 College of Engineering and Computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Katherine Brun<\/strong> \u2013 Farmer School of Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ruth Orth<\/strong> \u2013 Miami Regionals: Hamilton, Middletown, Voice of America (VOA), Miami Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Dynamic Team Driving the Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AMC team is powered by a talented group of marketing and communications professionals who work alongside the directors to bring the division\u2019s vision to life. From content creation and digital marketing to graphic design and web development, these experts are integral to AMC\u2019s storytelling, brand elevation, and audience engagement. Their collaboration ensures that each college\u2019s messaging is strategic, impactful, and reflects Miami\u2019s excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zoe Hill<\/strong> \u2013 Multi-Channel Content Creator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jay Murdock<\/strong> \u2013 Multi-Channel Content Creator, Farmer School of Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>David Jones<\/strong> \u2013 Web Application Developer, Farmer School of Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carrie Chambers<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, Regionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rachel Brown<\/strong> \u2013 Digital Marketing and Content Specialist, Regionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alyssa Maul<\/strong> \u2013 Graphic Designer, Regionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rachel Sullivan<\/strong> \u2013 Senior Graphic Designer, Regionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Megan Watterson<\/strong> \u2013 Digital Communications Specialist, Regionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bridging communication gaps between departments and ensuring alignment with Miami&#8217;s brand and mission, the AMC team strengthens both divisional and university-wide messaging and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For general inquiries about UCM&#8217;s Academic Marketing and Communications team, contact Ashlea Jones, senior director of executive communications and academic marketing,<strong> <\/strong>at <strong>jonesa68@MiamiOH.edu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Miami University&#8217;s Academic Marketing and Communications (AMC) team is dedicated to advancing the marketing and communication efforts of the university&#8217;s six academic divisions. 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