Communications Specialist 2

**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.