• Communications Specialist III

    Texas A&M University System (Houston, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Communications Specialist III

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Houston, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    A Glimpse of the Job

     

    The Communications Specialist III, under general supervision, writes, edits, designs and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations and special events.

    Essential Duties/Tasks

    Content Creation and Production

    + Creates, edits, designs, and produces various communication materials such as brochures, invitations, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, speeches, and reports

    + Contributes to or produces articles, feature stories, and news releases and ensures their effective distribution

    + Designs graphic communications pieces within brand guidelines

    + Develops and refines templates for print and digital communications including flyers, 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 and cost tracking, assisting with coordination efforts

    + Assists in developing and refining departmental communications plans, contributing creative input

    + Manages project planning and execution focusing on creative implementation

    + Manages tasks effectively within collaborative teams, including external partners such as government agencies, other universities, various research entities, and consultants

    + Publishes and updates content on project specific organizational platforms and websites

    + Supports brand management by ensuring consistency and alignment across external communications

    Social Media and Digital Content Creation

    + Supervises the management of social media channels, contributing content and strategically engaging with audiences

    + Serves as the photographer at select professional events, capturing images for use in digital, print, 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

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: C ommensurate

     

    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 marketing, communications, or closely related experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

    + Experience managing email listservs and using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp

    + Experience or knowledge managing professional accounts on various social media platforms

    + Ability to learn or experience maintaining and updating websites using Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress or Cascade; no website development skills needed

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + 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

    + Ability to create visual materials that align with brand guidelines and project needs

    + Proven ability to translate complex information into compelling written communication for specific audiences and objectives

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

    Other Requirements and Factors

    + This position may require 10% or more travel

    + This position is based in Houston but has the capacity to also be remote

    + 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.