Communications Specialist I Texas A&M University - 4.3 College Station, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Photography Editorial content writing Website activity analysis AP style Website maintenance Website management Bachelor's degree in communications News writing WordPress Marketing Content writing Working in professional communications Bachelor's degree in marketing Bachelor's degree in journalism Sprout Social Graphic design software Journalism Organizational skills Communications Managing projects Marketing analytics Website analysis Productivity software Cross-functional collaboration Content strategy alignment Entry level Websites Content publishing Full Job Description Job Title Communications Specialist I Agency Texas A&M University Department College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Who we are The College of P er f or man ce , Visualization and Fine Arts is for students who love to imagine, create, learn, and grow. It's for those who love to ex p lore new ways of seeing the world and who understand the magic that can ha p p en when beauty and technology merge. Students will gain the p ractical, real-world skills and theoretical frameworks needed to become leaders in the highly com p etitive fine arts world of the 21st century. The visual and p er f or ming arts are well-established and res p ected p rograms at Texas A&M University. They include dancers, directors, com p uter gra p hics engineers, com p osers, art historians, sound technologists—and much more. Effective Se p tember 1, 2022, our Dance Science, P er f or man ce Studies, and Visualization p rograms joined forces to combine these strengths with world-renowned Aggie ex p er tise in science, engineering, and technology. What else is ahead ? One p riority is a new, $175 million, state-of-the-art p er f or ming arts building that will also be a hub of engagement, creation, and discovery for future generations of Aggies in the fine arts. Learn more about us and our exciting future at College of P er f or man ce , Visualization & Fine Arts website . What we want The Communications Specialist I supports marketing and communications efforts in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. A significant part of the role is creating social media content to elevate the messaging of our school's impact, including student successes and faculty honors and event and performance coverage. This position will also help to maintain the college's website and event calendars. What you need to know

Salary:

Commensurate Special Note:

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Schedule:

Work outside of standard work hours, including covering events on some evenings and weekends to complete assigned duties.

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Travel may be required. Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, marketing or a similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in creating social media content for an organization outside of personal use. Training in social media through college coursework. Writing experience through an organization outside of personal use. Ability to present information clearly and concisely. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress and Sprout Social. Proficient in AP (Associated Press) style. 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 specifically for social media communication. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Responsibilities Social media content strategy and collaboration Create written content for social media across the college's programs, to include highlighting student and faculty achievements, events and performances, and working with a photographer to coordinate photos and video. Coordinate social collaborations with other areas of the university and outside entities. Writing Contribute to news and event coverage through stories for the website and social media. Web maintenance and analytics Post events on the college's event calendar and on external calendars. Contribute to updating the college website, including posting stories, photos and videos and updating pages. Compile analytics for the website and social media platforms. Multimedia Contribute to the college's multimedia presence through occasional photography/video. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12- 15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the

Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness:

Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development:

All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by p romoting a culture that res p ects all p er s p ectives, talents & lived ex p er ience s . Embracing varying o p inions and p er s p ectives strengthens our core values which are: Res p ect, Excellence, Leadershi p , Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . 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.