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Auburn University
Communications & Marketing-Department Specialist
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A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
$67,984 / year median in Alabama
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Overview The College of Education is hiring for a part-time Communications & Marketing-Department Specialist . This role creates communications, marketing and promotional material delivered through various mediums in a college, school, or department. Responsibilities Develops communication and/or marketing plans to promote the vision, mission, goals and achievements of the University. Researches and composes content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, such as internal or external publications, social media, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites, presentations, development/fundraising materials, press packages, or broadcast media. Coordinates the production of materials to include content/style editing, designing, printing, photography and/or copywriting. Prepares and/or coordinates advertising, media-buying, and prospect-based marketing plans. Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, production schedules and deadlines, including coordination of work carried out by external vendors. Submits material to journals, associations or other external media, either proactively or in response to requests. Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations, and/or marketing programs. Prepares press releases and participates in public relations activities for the University. Plans and organizes special events and meetings, as well as participation at conferences or trade shows. Maintains files, databases and electronic records of materials. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field and 0 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism Substitutions Allowed for Experience , When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Contract Type Continuing Why Work at Auburn?