• Communications Specialist III

    Texas A&M University System (Galveston, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Communications Specialist III

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University at Galveston

     

    Department

     

    Marketing & Communications

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $4,708.34 monthly

     

    Job Location

     

    Galveston, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    A Glimpse of the Job

     

    The Communications Specialist III writes, edits, and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations and marketing events.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Research, Writing, Editing and Planning

    + Researches, writes and reports news for assigned topics, with special consideration to efforts directed to omni-channel utilization.

    + Collects information and writes news releases documenting research, teaching, service, and current and former student success for distribution to media, internal and external audiences.

    + Provides writing, editing and other content for special projects, including brochures, posters, pamphlets, magazines, and view books.

    + Researches and analyzes industry trends and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and creative techniques.

    + Writes general content in collaboration with Division staff to support a multiplatform communications strategy.

    + Supports the promotion of research activities, papers, and publications.

    + Maintains editorial calendar for the Division.

    + Provides writing for marketing materials, including brochures, pamphlets, magazines, digital newsletters, etc.

    + Prepares presentations and displays.

    Digital and Multimedia Communications

    + Supports strategic and branded presences in social media.

    + Assists in the promotion of stories with appropriate print and digital media.

    + Supports integration of new media, including internal and external web and social media tools, to help increase visibility and awareness of the Galveston Campus.

    + Aids in tailoring content specific to separate digital mediums.

    Media, Public Relations, and Other

    + Aids in planning and publicizing special events.

    + Supports the Director of Marketing and Communication in responding to media inquiries.

    + Supports Director in media appearances and assists in coordinating and presenting news conferences.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: $56,500 annually

     

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

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Four years of writing and editing experience should set the candidate up for success.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience in news media, public affairs and website writing.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

    + Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Knowledge of project management fundamentals.

    + Proven knowledge of current social media platforms.

    + Knowledge of current and emerging mobile production applications.

    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

     

    Who we are

     

    We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

     

    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.