Job Title
Communications Specialist III
Agency
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department
Marketing & Communications
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Galveston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Communications Specialist III writes, edits, and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations and marketing events. This position develops and executes written and digital communications to enhance the visibility and reputation of the Galveston Campus. Responsibilities include researching, writing, and editing news releases, marketing materials, and special publications that highlight research, teaching, service, and student success.
The role also involves maintaining an editorial calendar, creating content for print and digital platforms, and supporting a comprehensive, multi-channel communications strategy. Additionally, the position supports digital, social media, and public relations efforts by promoting stories across multiple platforms, assisting with event publicity, and coordinating media responses. The role contributes to increasing campus awareness through strategic storytelling, visual content, and brand-aligned messaging, while performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Research, Writing, Editing and Planning
+ Researches, writes and reports news for assigned topics, with special consideration to efforts directed to omnichannel utilization.
+ Collects information and writes news releases documenting research, teaching, service, and current and former student success for distribution to media, internal and external audiences.
+ Provides writing, editing and other content for special projects, including brochures, posters, pamphlets, magazines, and view books.
+ Researches and analyzes industry trends and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and creative techniques.
+ Writes general content in collaboration with Division staff to support a multiplatform communications strategy.
+ Supports the promotion of research activities, papers, and publications.
+ Maintains editorial calendar for the Division.
+ Provides writing for marketing materials, including brochures, pamphlets, magazines, digital newsletters, etc.
+ Prepares presentations and displays.
Digital and Multimedia Communications
+ Supports strategic and branded presences in social media.
+ Assists in the promotion of stories with appropriate print and digital media.
+ Supports integration of new media, including internal and external web and social media tools, to help increase visibility and awareness of the Galveston Campus.
+ Aids in tailoring content specific to separate digital mediums.
Media, Public Relations, and Other
+ Aids in planning and publicizing special events.
+ Supports the Director of Marketing and Communication in responding to media inquiries.
+ Supports Director in media appearances and assists in coordinating and presenting news conferences.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to know
Salary: Up to $60,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
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 writing and editing experience should set the candidate up for success.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience in news media, public affairs and website writing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
+ Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
+ Knowledge of project management fundamentals.
+ Proven knowledge of current social media platforms.
+ Knowledge of current and emerging mobile production applications.
Physical Requirements
+ Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
+ Some lifting camera, phone or other marketing items.
+ Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines
Other Requirements and Factors
+ This position may require nights, weekends and occasional travel.
+ 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
Who we are
We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.
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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Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the 21st century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.
500 to 999 employees
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