Communications Specialist II

Job Title

Communications Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Product Management and Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the job:

The Communications Specialist II writes, edits, designs and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, digital media, presentations and copy for departmental websites.

Content Creation and Production

• Creates, edits, designs, and produces various communication materials such as brochures, emails, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, presentations, and reports.
• Collaborates on drafting news releases and ensures their effective distribution.
• Designs graphic communications pieces within brand guidelines.
• Develops and refines templates for digital communications including social media, emails, and websites.
• Contributes to managing and organizing digital asset libraries.
• Enhances the multimedia presence of the organization or department through creative contributions.

Project Support and Coordination

• Supports project timelines, assisting with coordination efforts.
• Assists in developing and refining departmental communications plans, contributing creative input.
• Participates in planning and executing projects, focusing on creative implementation and organization
• Contributes creatively to articles, feature stories, and news releases.
• Publishes and updates content on organizational platforms and websites as part of a team effort.

Social Media and Digital Content Creation

• Collaborates on managing social media channels, contributing creative content ideas and engaging with audiences.
• Contributes creatively to photography, video, and graphic design for digital and social media content.
• Implements creative strategies and trends in digital communications and analytics.
• Works closely with teams to create print and digital support materials.
• Contributes creatively to marketing plans through communication and promotional activities.
• Updates website content and participates in web projects with a focus on creative execution.

Technology Communication Project Management

• Creates communication and implementation plans for technology products and services
• Attends project meetings and collaborates with product team on communication plans
• Assists with communicating the implementation, change, or decommissiong of Technology Services’ products and services
• Develops content and materials for New Student Conferences and Help Desk Central
• Coordinates with other departments on promotional materials and communications

What you need to know

Salary Range: $52,000 - $55,000 annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Factors: This role is onsite in College Station, TX and partially remote days available.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working in a communications or marketing role
• Experience writing and designing email campaigns
• Experience planning and implementing strategic communication campaigns
• Experience working in technology-related role
• Experience managing website content
• Experience working with social media platforms

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects.
• Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage time efficiently, as well as make quick decisions, with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams.
• Proficiency/mastery with social media channels and emerging social media trends.
• Proven ability to create content
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements and Factors:

• This position is security sensitive.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.