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

1. Creates, edits, designs, and produces various communication materials such as brochures, invitations, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, speeches, and reports
2. Contributes to or produces articles, feature stories, and news releases and ensures their effective distribution
3. Designs graphic communications pieces within brand guidelines
4. Develops and refines templates for print and digital communications including flyers, social media, emails, and websites
5. Contributes to managing and organizing digital asset libraries
6. Enhances the multimedia presence of the organization or department through creative contributions

Project Support and Coordination

1. Supports project timelines and cost tracking, assisting with coordination efforts
2. Assists in developing and refining departmental communications plans, contributing creative input
3. Manages project planning and execution focusing on creative implementation
4. Manages tasks effectively within collaborative teams, including external partners such as government agencies, other universities, various research entities, and consultants
5. Publishes and updates content on project specific organizational platforms and websites
6. Supports brand management by ensuring consistency and alignment across external communications

Social Media and Digital Content Creation

1. Supervises the management of social media channels, contributing content and strategically engaging with audiences
2. Serves as the photographer at select professional events, capturing images for use in digital, print, and social media content
3. Implements creative strategies and trends in digital communications and analytics
4. Works closely with teams to create print and digital support materials
5. Contributes creatively to marketing plans through communication and promotional activities
6. 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

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Four years of marketing, communications, or closely related experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
2. Experience managing email listservs and using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp
3. Experience or knowledge managing professional accounts on various social media platforms
4. 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

1. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects
2. Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position
3. Self-motivation and ability to manage time efficiently, as well as make quick decisions, with minimal supervision
4. Critical thinking skills
5. Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams
6. Ability to create visual materials that align with brand guidelines and project needs
7. Proven ability to translate complex information into compelling written communication for specific audiences and objectives
8. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements and Factors

1. This position may require 10% or more travel
2. This position is based in Houston but has the capacity to also be remote
3. This position is security sensitive
4. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
5. 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.

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