Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Lorman, MS

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

FY202600186

Department

Office of Marketing & Communication

Opening Date

08/27/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Title

Specialist, Communication

Essential Job Functions

Advises and provides support on projects that are deemed shared priorities of the university and academic units that comprise the communications team.

Advises administrators, faculty and staff on effective communications and media relations

Develops communications plans and creative briefs for major initiatives

Works collaboratively with other units in the Office of Communications and Marketing on multi-media projects and initiatives

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in mass communications, journalism, or a related field

Minimum Experience One (1) year professional experience in a client facing communications, public relations role, with emphasis on media relations and social media Experience writing for broad audiences as well as those in higher education also is highly preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledgeable of a broad range of journalistic and multimedia tools, including media software for news distribution and monitoring

Knowledgeable of professional guidelines for journalism and public relations

Proficient in and adaptable to new technology, including production management and team collaboration software

Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal

Excellent project management skills

Skilled in researching topics

Ability to make complex research and concepts accessible to varied audiences

Ability to successfully pitch and place news stories, regionally and nationally

Ability to create engaging content across all media

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Ability to maintain confidentiality

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Alcorn State University

Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390

Lorman, Mississippi, 39096

Phone 6018776188

Website https://www.alcorn.edu/